Craftspeople have been integral to Maine for centuries, and Maine has a national reputation as a center for fine craft. From Wabanaki baskets to clay pots to wooden furniture, these functional and beautiful items represent deep cultural values. We talk with people involved with Maine’s active craft community about the role crafts play in the state’s culture and economy.
Read MoreThe Bangor Daily News reports the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Deer Isle received its largest gift from the Windgate Foundation on Thursday.
The endowment will be used to fund the ongoing effort to preserve and maintain the school's 40 plus-acres campus.
The nationally renowned art school is located on a cliff overlooking the Jericho Bay in the village of Sunshine in Deer Isle.
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