Community

The Arts & Social Change

Rebel Blend Fund

For every pound of Rebel Blend coffee sold or brewed at Coffee By Design coffeehouses during the year, $1 is donated to the Rebel Blend Fund.

Every year CBD accepts proposals from Maine artists and/or small arts organizations whose projects may fall between the funding cracks. A committee made up of CBD staff members awards several grants. The Rebel Blend committee looks for thought-provoking projects that have the potential to engage people across the state in meaningful conversation.

The Rebel Blend Fund application form is available online or at any Coffee By Design coffeehouse. The 2018 Rebel Blend grant applications deadlines will be announced during spring. Awards will be announced in October.

Three Rebel Blend Grants were awarded in 2017:

Bring on the Arts Back to the Grange! The Harraseeket Grange no. 9 is one of the oldest Granges in Maine. The Grange, today, mirrors the original concept with rites that are the same as those performed across the country since 1874. Artists, farmers, musicians, film makers, environmentalists and farm to table proponents are working hard to return the Grange to the role of a vital cultural center that showcases arts and community.

Maine Storytelling Muster Outreach The Maine Muster brings together storytellers from the Northeast to share their art, engage communities and learn from each other. Their outreach program intends to bring storytellers to Bangor, Northern Aroostook and Southern Aroostook to increase the awareness of storytelling with workshops, swaps, performances and inviting others to participate in the art and craft of storytelling.

Make Music Day Portland Make Music Day Portland is a community event that strengthens social and cultural ties, elevates Portland’s international status, and supports amateur and professional musicians. Occurring each year on the summer solstice all around greater Portland, the event is a day of free musical concerts, lessons, jam sessions, and join-in programming. During this daylong celebration, the city comes alive with music with performances on city sidewalks, in parks, patios, and even on back porches.

Rebel Blend Fund