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flag Rural Maine lacks arts funding despite contributing $550M annually and high creative participation.

flag Rural Maine communities are underserved by state arts funding despite the sector contributing $2.5 billion to the state’s economy and supporting 18,000 jobs, with rural areas generating $550.3 million annually. flag Over 60% of Mainers live in rural regions lacking access to arts infrastructure, while most funding concentrates in Greater Portland. flag Maine ranks second nationally in creative participation, yet consistently ranks among the lowest in state arts spending. flag Experts say a statewide strategy investing in rural venues, nonprofits, and creative workforce pipelines is needed to address economic decline, social isolation, and community resilience.

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