How Can We Help You Thrive?
CAC exists to help aspiring student artists fuel their creative journey.
Before you apply:
Please read ALL information below before applying.
UPDATE on Sunday, August 31, 2025. CAC is currently prioritizing student applications from Southern Maine (York, Oxford, and Cumberland counties) and Southern New Hampshire (Strafford and Rockingham counties) due to funding limitations. You are still welcome to apply if you live outside of these areas, but please know you may be added 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 and 19. We do not discriminate based on race, skin color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, or disability.
Restricted Items
We do not fund the purchase of computers, dance, gymnastics, or culinary arts.
Limits on Funding
Currently, our funding for instruments and art supplies 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 funding limit for families.
We have a one-year limit on music or art lessons. After one year, you will need to reapply. You can continue with lessons if there are no students 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 for any reason.
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.
