May 21, 2018
Archipelago hosts two receptions for summer gallery show during First Friday Art Walk June 1 and July 6 in Rockland
‘Turning Towards the Sun’ features paintings, papercut pieces, glass mosaics, glass bowls and dish-ware, cyanotype collage, wood folk carvings, and more.
ROCKLAND – Join Archipelago to celebrate the opening of its new gallery show, “Turning Towards the Sun,” and the start of the summer during Rockland’s next Art Walk. The Island Institute’s store and gallery will host two artist receptions for this show with another scheduled for the July 6th Art Walk.
May 11, 2018
Island Institute connects global energy leaders, recognizes Islesboro as island innovator at 8th annual Island Energy Conference
In the wake of recent natural disasters, Maine islands and other coastal communities share innovative energy projects and help lead the way for building community resiliency around the world.
SOUTH PORTLAND – The Island Institute held its eighth annual Island Energy Conference in South Portland on May 4th, bringing together energy experts and island leaders from Maine, New England, and around the world to discuss common energy challenges and share solutions. This year’s theme, “Resilient Together,” highlighted what islanders are doing to increase the resilience of their energy systems and communities in the face of an increasingly unpredictable world.
March 23, 2018
Island Institute hosts evening discussion with internationally recognized psychologist and author Dr. Ross Greene
PORTLAND, ME – Rockland-based Island Institute will join Lives in the Balance for "What Kids Need Now,” a free evening conversation with internationally recognized child psychologist Dr. Ross Greene, Ph.D. Greene is the New York Times bestselling author of the influential books "Raising Human Beings," "The Explosive Child," "Lost & Found," and "Lost at School."
March 22, 2018
Downeast offshore island community catapulted into the 21st century after $1.2M investment in new fiber-wireless network
On the Cranberry Isles, and in communities throughout the state, towns are funding infrastructure improvements to address broadband access issues for future economic sustainability
CRANBERRY ISLES – After a multi-year process to bring broadband access to three of its islands, the Town of Cranberry Isles is now seeing the results of its recent $1.2 million investment in broadband infrastructure to connect the community with internet speeds that exceed 100/100 mpbs.
March 7, 2018
New location, offerings for 5th annual Artists & Makers Conference April 6
Tips and strategies for Maine’s arts-related businesses to be presented at Point Lookout
ROCKLAND — For its fifth year, the annual Artists & Makers Conference will feature a new location and expanded offerings tailored to meet the needs of Maine’s artists and makers and offer practical tips and strategies to help start and grow arts-related businesses in Maine. Hosted by Archipelago and the Island Institute, the conference is open to all artists and makers who live and produce work in Maine.
February 22, 2018
Local aquaculture program helps fishermen, coastal entrepreneurs diversify business opportunities
Applications now being accepted for Rockland-based Island Institute’s 2018 Aquaculture Business Development Program
ROCKLAND, ME — Have you ever thought about gaining a new source of income through growing mussels, oysters, or seaweed? The Island Institute is now accepting applications for its 2018 Aquaculture Business Development program. In its third year, the program helps fishermen and those from fishing communities gain the tools they need to diversify and launch their small-scale aquaculture businesses.
November 22, 2017
Island Institute hosts special evening conversation and reception with renowned chef and author Barton Seaver
ROCKLAND, ME – The Island Institute will host a special evening conversation with chef and author Barton Seaver, and Rob Snyder, PhD, president of the Island Institute, discussing Barton's new book, American Seafood: Heritage, Culture & Cookery from Sea to Shining Sea, and the heritage and future of American seafood. The event will take place at the Island Institute with a cocktail reception and book signing to follow in Archipelago, the Island Institute’s store.
November 2, 2017
Island Institute President Rob Snyder testifies at Congressional hearing on bill to protect our nation's working waterfronts
ROCKLAND, ME – Rob Snyder, President of the Island Institute, joined Congresswoman Chellie Pingree on Thursday, November 2nd at 10:00 a.m., to testify before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans on behalf of Pingree's bipartisan bill, HR 1176, the Keep America’s Waterfronts Working Act.
October 27, 2017
Changing seasons brings new artists and work for Archipelago’s fall gallery show, First Friday reception November 3
Highlighted artists include printmaker Kathleen Buchanan, painters Claudia Diller and Helene Farrar, and fiber artist Anne Walker
ROCKLAND— Celebrate autumn colors and the changing seasons with a new selection of paintings and local works of art at Archipelago. The Island Institute’s store and gallery will host an opening reception for its fall gallery show on Friday, November 3rd, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., during Rockland’s First Friday Art Walk. The show, which highlights the work of printmaker Kathleen Buchanan, painters Claudia Diller and Helene Farrar, and fiber artist Anne Walker will be on display through the Winter.
August 25, 2017
Monhegan Island celebrates completion of multi-year clean energy initiative for community, art museum
MONHEGAN ISLAND, ME — On Monday, August 21st, state and federal representatives, island leaders, and community partners joined the Monhegan community at a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of a comprehensive upgrade to the island’s energy systems. The culmination of countless hours of hard work, the project enables the community-owned Monhegan Plantation Power District to power the island with cleaner burning diesel-fired microturbines and a solar array, improving reliability and safety of service on the island.
