2013 Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller-Arts and Conservation Stewardship Program

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

August 29, 2012 Residency

K2FF and the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park

Art and Conservation Stewardship Program

Again in 2013, the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and the K2 Family Foundation will be co-sponsoring the Art and Conservation Stewardship Program.

American artists have long helped create public awareness and support for the stewardship of public lands by broadening and deepening connections to the landscape through art.

The Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is recognized for its collection of historical, environmentally inspired paintings. Through this Art and Conservation Stewardship Program, the Park and Foundation invite one environmentally focused artist each year to be in residence and to create artwork in response to the park and the surrounding environs.

By working with contemporary artists, the Park and Foundation hope to help extend the conversation between artists, land, and audience that has been a persistent and significant aspect of the Park. The program provides each artist in residence with the time and space needed to explore new thoughts and ideas in their own artistic manner.

Recent Artists in Residence

2012 Andrea Polli
2011 Wendy Call
2010 Ethan Jackson
2009 Susan Metzger
2008 Barbara Bosworth

For application information click here.