Title

Article on developing the creative economy, with a focus on the $500,000 secured

Authors

Sara Donnelly

Source

Portland Phoenix

Date

5-20-2005

Pages

1, 10-11

Abstract

Article on developing the creative economy, with a focus on the $500,000 secured by Rep. John Eder, Green-Portland, to establish a creative economy incubator in Portland. Thirteen local artists give their views on how they would like to see the money spent. With comments by: Joe Brien of Foreside Studios in Falmouth; Scott Conley, owner of Conley Guitars in Bowdoinham; James Hoban, actor at Portland Stage Company; Dan Ho, founder and publisher of "Rescue" Magazine; Susan Danley, curator of contemporary art at the Portland Museum of Art; Tanja Hollander, photographer and artist; Greg Parker, a painter; Richard Lawlor, former marketing director of Maine Arts; Eli Cayer, co-director of MENSK; Rick Lowell, owner of Casablanca comics; Sam Peisner, promoter; Monica Wood, author; and Anita Stewart, executive and artistic director of Portland Stage Company.

Subjects

Economic conditions Portland

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