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Denmark Arts Center is a 501(c)3 cultural organization founded in 1994 in the rural community of Denmark, Maine. Housed in the town’s historic three-story 1883 Odd Fellows Hall. The DAC comprises of theatre, visual art, music, and heritage programs, and serves as the de-facto community hub for Denmark and the surrounding communities. The Denmark Arts Center is currently overseen by a Board of Directors of 13 and a Staff of 2.

Mission of The Arts Center
The Denmark Arts Center is dedicated to furthering the creation and appreciation of the arts in a context informed by our specific power of place in Denmark, ME. We pursue our mission in three distinct program areas:
 * The presentation of a vibrant arts program for local and visiting audiences in the region.
 * The provision of participatory opportunities for artists through commissions, performances, workshops, classes and residencies.
 * The delivery of high-quality educational programs for children and youth in partnership with regional schools and youth organizations.

The Odd Fellows Hall
Built in 1883, The Odd Fellows Hall of Denmark, Maine served as the central meeting place for the town until the mid twentieth century. The building was abandoned until 1994 when the town of Denmark, Maine donated the building to the Denmark Arts Center. Over the course of twenty years the building was upgraded with new electrical, a stage, theatrical equipment, a boiler room, indoor plumbing, and video-editing suite.

Notable Residencies & Performers

 * Richard Blanco: President Barack Obama's Second Inaugural Poet
 * Kumi Yamashita: New York City-based artist
 * JB Benn: Star of Travel Channel's Magic Man and world class magician who has performed solo for Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, and Conan O'Brien
 * Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra
 * Efrim Menuck
 * Deerhoof
 * Kristen Hersh: Former lead of The Throwing Muses
 * DaPonte String Quartet: New England's preeminent string quartet