Creative Professions

Discover Your Creative Path

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.

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.

News & Events

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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UMF proudly announces Dean’s List for Fall 2025 Semester
January 20, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (January 20, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington proudly announces its Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. This academic honor is in recognition of a student’s perseverance and commitment to their studies during a specific semester. UMF maintains…
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UMF Emery Community Arts Center opens the semester with “Spaces Places Traces” exhibit featuring New England based artists, Jan 30-Mar 12
January 22, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (January 22, 2026)— The University of Maine at Farmington Emery Community Arts Center is excited to present, “Spaces Places Traces,” an exhibition of mixed media artwork by ten nationally-recognized, New-England-based artists.  Curated by UMF art faculty members Ann Bartges…
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Carly Fletcher, UCU assistant branch manager, presents check to UMF Thrifty Beaver
UMF Thrifty Beaver Food Pantry receives generous community support to fight student food insecurity
January 27, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (January 27, 2026)—It takes a community to fight food insecurity, and the University of Maine at Farmington is proud to announce it has recently received three generous donations to help the UMF Thrifty Beaver—the student-run food pantry and clothing…
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UMF offers new River Studies Certificate in partnership with the River Management Society for students to explore careers managing and protecting rivers
January 29, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (January 29, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) has partnered with the River Management Society (RMS) to offer the River Studies and Leadership Certificate (RSLC), creating opportunities for students to explore the multi-disciplinary foundations of careers studying, managing…
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