sweettree arts
Community arts programming and
alternative education opportunities through the arts
Save the date
10th anniversary FALL story slam at Hope Orchards
Oct 14th 2022 7pm
Tellers to be announced shortly $15 a seat
Buy your tickets here or at the door
Tickets for Crow's Nest
$15 per person or $25 per family available at the door
for more info or to submit a spooky Micro film contact
cpinchbeck@sweettreearts.org
Hopes Edge Farm stand
On the Sweet Tree Lawn Mondays from 1-6pm.
additional pop-up days when our harvest permits.
The farm stand offers a changing collection of seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs as well as pastured eggs and locally produced Heiwa tofu. We accept cash and checks, but are unable to process credit card payments at this time. We try to minimize use of disposable plastics and so request that you bring your own bags whenever possible.
(Farm stand built by Sweetland School Middle school students)
Sweetland School
If you missed our virtual open house we are happy to share the recording of our virtual presentation. Email lspinchbeck@sweettreearts.org to request a link.
Accepting applications for 3-8th grade for 2022/2023 school year.
K-2 for 2022 / 23 is currently full.
The Sweetland School welcome package can be requested by contacting the director at lspinchbeck@sweettreearts.org
Inside sweet tree
There are so many ways we reach into the Sweet Tree community. Browse the website to find out about all that we do.
But first... take a moment to view this short documentary film, "Inside Sweet Tree", by local film maker Alex Forcillo.
Sweet Sustainability
Sweet Tree Arts is committed to sustainability and lowering our impact on the planet.
*Both buildings are currently powered by solar power.
*Our greenhouse, donated in 2019, offers lessons and experiences to encourage our learners to put their hands in the earth, meet master gardeners and learn about gardening and worm composting.
*In 2019 we created a student run Sustainability festival encouraging sustainable practices and using the power of the imagination and the arts to bring people together, inviting local organizations to spark social responsibility inline with the UN sustainability goals.
*In 2020 our school goats arrived to help take care of a growing poison ivy problem on the school grounds.
*Students and staff are encouraged to bike or walk to school and do so often.
*Many of our lessons take place in the outdoors allowing experiences to lead to stewardship.
*In 2021 Sweet Tree Arts received a grant from S.E.A and is now a gear site for the annual Maine Big Night - Amphibian count for Knox county each spring.
Educational Leadership Opportunities and Employment
Are you interested in sharing your passion for teaching (and learning) at Sweet Tree Arts / Sweetland School?
Employment opportunities vary each year. We work to collect information from interested educators and creative artist practitioners. Through this process we create unique and relevant teams keeping the needs of the community at the heart of our decision making process.
Tell us about your interest of employment at Sweet Tree Arts / Sweetland School
Roots in the Community
Branches to the Wider World
Encouraging Creative Thinking
and
Building Community through the Arts
Donate today and give creative arts experiences. Every gift directly benefits families in our community through joyful connections through the arts.
If you’d like to make a one time or recurring monthly gift, Philantro makes the process quick, easy and secure. Simply click on the donate button below and you will be given the choice for a one time or monthly donation. A recurring gift of your choice is popular, much appreciated and a great way of supporting us long term.
Any gift is directly tax deductible as Sweet Tree Arts is a registered non profit 501(c)(3).
Tax Id no. 81-4333795
Thanks for your consideration and generosity!