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Ready to Unleash Your Creativity at UMF?

UMF offers a vibrant range of creative programs that prepare students for careers in the arts, media, and cultural industries.

Majors include Art & Design, Creative Writing, Arts Administration, and Web Media & Design—each combining hands-on experience with interdisciplinary coursework.

Students can also explore Music and Theatre through minors or concentrations, gaining practical skills through performances, ensembles, internships, and community projects.

Explore Our Creative Programs

Undergraduate

Majors

  • Art & Design
  • Creative Writing
  • Arts Administration
  • Web Media & Design
  • Music
  • Theater
Graduate

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology – Creative Arts Emphasis

Creative Writing

Graduates have received book deals with major publishers like Penguin Books, awards such as the National Endowment for the Arts and Stegner fellowships, and positions at organizations like National Public Radio.

Art & Design

Alumni have secured positions such as Senior Project Designer at Etsy, Set Designer at a Stop Motion Animation Studio, and Web Developer at Amazon.

What can I do with a degree in Art?

Curator, Art Director, Set & Exhibit Designer, Photographer, Art Therapist, Gem & Diamond Sculptor

Don’t Just Study the Arts — Live Them

At UMF, students don’t just study the arts—they live them. Through hands-on experiences in creative writing, art and design, theater, music, and arts administration, students actively engage in their craft.

From publishing original work and curating exhibits to performing on stage and managing real arts projects, UMF empowers students to turn creativity into real-world impact.

Art & Design
After a couple of attempts at college, I just wasn’t sure about the best path for myself, but I followed the lure of Farmington’s Creative Writing program and applied and was accepted into the program, and I am so glad I did.” Her debut book, What Have I Done?, was published by Unsolicited Press during her time at UMF
Carrie Close
Creative Writing Student

Shaping Maine’s Creative Future

Through immersive programs in visual arts, creative writing, arts administration, theater, and music, students turn their talents into action.

With strong faculty mentorship and hands-on learning at the core, UMF prepares graduates to become the next generation of artists, performers, and creative leaders making a lasting impact across the state and beyond.

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BFA Senior Reading
December 10, 2025 • 19:00
Senior Creative Writing students will be reading selections from their portfolios.
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Monson Seminar Info Session
December 03, 2025 • 12:00
The Monson Seminar will be holding an info session on Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 12-1pm in Roberts 203. It is a three-week residential course for highly motivated Pell-eligible and first-generation college students pursuing creative and scholarly projects. The seminar takes…
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UMF honors veterans for their service with third annual Veterans Day lunch
November 13, 2025
FARMINGTON, ME  (November 13, 2025)—The University of Maine at Farmington recently hosted its third annual Veterans Day lunch to honor veterans in the UMF and local community for their service. The event reaches out to UMF students who are veterans or…
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Jordan G. Shaw, president elect MMHCA; Lisa Henry, director MA in Counseling Psychology
UMF Counseling Psychology Director Lisa-Ann Henry awarded MEMHCA Distinguished Service Award
November 10, 2025
FARMINGTON, ME  (November 10, 2025)—The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) announces that Lisa-Ann Henry, LCPC, LADC, ACS, director of UMF’s Master’s in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Creative Arts program, has been honored with the Distinguished Service Award from…
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UMF peer tutors and Student Learning Commons coordinator
UMF peer tutors present innovative approach to support student success at Maine Peer Educators Summit
November 03, 2025
FARMINGTON, ME (November 3, 2025)—UMF Learning Commons Coordinator Misty Beck and UMF student peer educators recently presented their innovative approach to supporting student success at the first annual Maine Peer Educators Summit held at Bates College. In their presentation, they highlighted how the Student…
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(Left to right) In an early rehearsal, Tiny Tim (Charlie Potts) and Bob Crachit (Tim Berry) share a moment as they work on a scene.
Celebrate the season with UMF production of Dickens “A Christmas Carol,” Nov 20-23
October 27, 2025
FARMINGTON, ME (October 27, 2025)—Rediscover Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story this fall at the University of Maine at Farmington’s festive production of “A Christmas Carol,” adapted for the stage from Charles Dickens’ original manuscript. A perennial favorite, the show brings together an…
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UMF recognized as “Best Value” and “Top Public School” by U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges
September 23, 2025
FARMINGTON, ME  (September 23, 2025)—Once again, the University of Maine at Farmington has been recognized for academic quality, affordability and improved career opportunities for students by the U.S. News & World Report  2026 Best Colleges. UMF placed in the top 10…
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