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Arts and Culture

Where Creativity Thrives

The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is home to a vibrant arts scene that invites everyone—participants and audiences alike—to get involved. As a cultural hub for the region, UMF and the greater Farmington community celebrate creativity in all its forms, from student performances and gallery exhibitions to appearances by nationally recognized musicians, dance companies, authors, and comedians. Whether your passion is music, theater, visual art, writing, or film, you’ll find countless opportunities to create, perform, and be inspired.

UMF Arts District

At UMF, the Emery Community Arts Center, Alumni Theater, and historic Nordica Auditorium create a vibrant “Arts District” right on campus. With galleries, performance spaces, and an innovative interdisciplinary arts curriculum, UMF offers students endless opportunities to collaborate, explore, and push the boundaries of creativity.

UMF Creative Spotlights

From performances to publications, UMF’s creative community is always active, offering students and audiences a wide range of opportunities to engage with the arts.

Visiting Writer Series

Sponsored by the UMF Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Program, the Visiting Writer Series brings in authors throughout the school year to read their work and participate in discussions.

Beavermoth: Live Storytelling Event

Each semester, hear true stories told without notes by UMF students, faculty and staff

The Sandy River Review

The Sandy River Review is a student-run literary journal consisting of two parts: an annual spring print issue, and The River, a regularly updating stream of online content.

The Farmington Flyer

Entertaining and informative stories posted monthly written by students for the Farmington community.

ArtsWeek

Each spring, UMF’s Arts Week showcases student creativity through exhibits, performances, readings, film, and the Pixel Hunter screening of experimental short films and animation.

Student Radio Station

WUMF (91.5 FM) is a student-operated radio station located on the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington. WUMF broadcasts 24 hours a day at 91.5 FM in the Farmington area, as well as online.

Come Visit Us

Explore UMF for yourself—schedule a campus tour and see why Farmington feels like home.