Incoming President of MEREDA Shannon Richards sits with current MEREDA President Craig Young and immediate past President Josh Fifield for the eighteenth episode of MEREDA Matters - the podcast that puts you in the room with the people who are driving responsible development in Maine. Richards, who is the Founder of the design-build firm Hay Runner, shares the origin of her company, including the inspiration for its name.

We celebrated at Watershed’s annual Salad Days -- an opportunity to learn about ceramic art, artists working in clay, and programs that support their growth.

oUTSKIRT is a new artists and makers collaborative work space with rehearsal spaces for bands and musicians. Located in Lyman, ME, just 30 minutes from Portland in 15 minutes from Biddeford in the former Cousins School, we have 10,000 sq ft. of interior space on 6.999 acres of land.

Friend and Fashion Designer, Kazeem Lawal

Celebrating another year on earth with this amazing guy… Happy Birthday, Kazeem and thanks for your contribution to our community of artists. Anyone looking for authentic talent in the word of today’s fashion knows about Kazeem, and Portland Trading Company on Market Street in Portland’s Old Port.

THE MAINE CRAFTS ASSOCIATION CRUSHES IT WITH STITCH 2024! Fashion designers came together to celebrate wearable art, sell their clothing and other goods. This year the show was held in Portland’s Bayside hotspot for large functions - Maine Studio Works on Anderson Street. Hay Runner owner and most recent past president of the 501c3, Shannon Richards, helped manage the event with friends and family volunteers including Lizz Brown and Whitney Gill.