Bring Maine Speaks to Your COmmunity
Maine Speaks programs are awarded to organizations and communities all across Maine. It is the aim of Maine Humanities to maximize the impact of our programming. Organizations or groups led by and/or serving communities traditionally under-resourced in the humanities are encouraged to apply.
Successful applications:
- Articulate clear goals for the program
- Explain why Maine Speaks is a good fit for their community
- Demonstrate an understanding of the mechanics of gathering and running a group and the capacity to do this work.
Common Questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Any individual or organization in Maine who wants to convene members of their community to learn from and engage with a gifted speaker is eligible to apply.
When should I apply?
Applicants should aim to apply 8 weeks before you plan to host a speaker.
Do I have to choose just one speaker?
We ask you to select the three speakers whose presentations seem most relevant to your community right now. Each Maine Speaks application is for one event with a single speaker.
Have further questions?
Don’t hesitate to contact us to learn how this program might work best for your community.
Speakers
Our roster of nearly 40 speakers help the people of Maine explore complex topics and broaden perspectives.
Browse speakers by topic to find the right talk for your community.
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Jacqui Lowman
professor emerita of Professional Communication and Journalism and founder and president of BEYOND LIMITS: Awaken Your Potential.
Libby Bischof
Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education, University of Southern Maine
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Accepting Applications
August 12, 2026 - November 16, 2026
January 12, 2027 - May 19, 2027
Applications open and close at noon on the above dates
We review applications every two weeks on a rolling basis, and notify applicants of our decisions as soon as possible after review.