How Can We Help You Thrive?

CAC exists to help aspiring student artists fuel their creative journey.

Whatever you have on your mind, let’s hear it. We’ll do everything in our power to help you find what you need to succeed. 

Before you apply:

Please read the information below before applying.

UPDATE: Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Our art and music lesson programs are currently full. You can still apply, and we will add your name to a waiting list.

Eligibility

CAC only serves students actively enrolled in a PK-12 school in Maine and New Hampshire, and these students must be between the ages of 5-19.

Limits on Funding

  • Currently, our funding is limited to
    $300 per student.

  • Funding for K-2 is limited to art supplies.

  • Your student must be at least seven years old to apply for an instrument and/or music and art lessons.

  • We have a $600 limit on funding for families.

  • We have a one-year limit on music or art lessons. After one year, you must reapply. You can continue with lessons if no students are on our waiting list.

Verification

Please provide the name of a school teacher or administrator (principal, vice principal, dean, or guidance counselor). We will follow up with this contact to verify your enrollment. If you or your child is homeschooled, we will still need the name of a school contact. Only active K-12 students in Maine and New Hampshire are eligible for assistance.

Approval Process

CAC reserves the right to approve or deny any application.

Restricted Items

We do not fund the purchase of computers, dance, gymnastics, or culinary arts. Please review the funding limits, too.

By submitting this application, you agree to all the above statements.

After you apply, please check your email or text for follow-up questions. This may take 7-10 business days.

IMPORTANT: If approved, after you receive your instrument, art supplies, or creative materials, please text or email a photo of the student holding the instrument or art supplies (or something the student created with the art supplies) to 207-251-9196 or info@continuumarts.org. By sending us your or your student's photo, you agree to allow it to be used only for publicity. These photos help us raise awareness and funds for our service programs.

Music is important to me because it not only gave me something to love, but it also enabled me to develop my social skills. It, in a way, forced me to interact with other people from my section and the other members. It taught me to understand, appreciate and enjoy music so much more than what I used to. It's a life changer for me and I want to keep going, I want to learn new things and go back to what I was doing before my clarinet. - Amanda