Bangor Savings Bank Foundation awards $4,500 to Main Street Art Studio

BANGOR — Further investing in the growth and success of communities across Maine and New Hampshire, the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation has awarded $73,060 to 16 nonprofits dedicated to enriching the region’s quality of life. Among the services provided by these grantees: family support and childcare, youth programming, basic need access, arts and culture, mental health, social equity and more.

The Main Street Art Studio, Inc. of Sangerville was awarded $4,500. Exhibiting unique artworks by Maine-based artists, the Main Street Art Studio offers classes, events, exhibitions and fundraisers, aiming to enrich and enliven the art community and expose local established and aspiring artists to a network for resources, support, and creativity.

“It is because of the work of our philanthropic and nonprofit partners that we are able to provide support that contributes to bettering our communities,” said Bob Montgomery-Rice, president and CEO of Bangor Savings Bank. “Each of these grant recipients is essential to strengthening the quality of life for those that they serve through their unique and important efforts.”

Grants awarded by the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation focus on building and maintaining prosperous, livable and vibrant communities throughout Maine and New Hampshire.