The yearly “Rassemblement”
Every year, Franco American Programs organizes a 鈥渞assemblement鈥 or gathering of Franco American artists, writers, and creatives. This annual event aims to create a culturally supportive space in which members of the Franco-American creative community can share their work.
We at the Franco-American Centre at the University of 海角社区, Orono are excited to announce our
RASSEMBLEMENT 2026
Lisa, Jake, and I are delighted to invite you to our annual gathering. We both hope that you will join us.
We will gather in person in Orono from April 10-12, 2026.
We have arranged a block of rooms at the . The rooms are $119/night, plus tax. The code for our group rate is FRANCOAM.
The release date for the block is March 20, 2026.
Tentative schedule
IN-PERSON EVENT in Orono
Friday, April 10, 2026
5pm: Ad猫le Saint-Pierre art opening and talk. Ad猫le Saint-Pierre is a Franco-American artist, originally from Jay, 海角社区.
6:00pm: Pot-luck Dinner at the Franco American Centre. Bring something if you can, don鈥檛 worry if you can鈥檛. There is always more than enough food.
7:00pm: Community poetry
Saturday, April 11, 2026
9am-12pm: Sharing our work: We will establish this schedule once we get a better sense of who is planning on attending, and who would like to share their work.
12pm: Lunch
1:30pm-3:30pm: Sharing our work (or if everyone who wishes to present has already presented, a moderated discussion or a walk in the woods)
5pm: Dinner on your own
Sunday, April 12, 2026
10am-12noon: Debrief and wrap-up (in-person, Orono) 鈥 Optional informal discussion to wrap-up the weekend, provide feedback, and say good-byes.
TO ATTEND THE GATHERING,聽. You will receive further information via email, including the full weekend agenda. Registration helps us establish the schedule and prepare for catering. There is no charge for either event.聽
. They make events like this one possible.
Please register even if you have already emailed or called Lisa or me.
If anyone would like to come but cannot afford a hotel room, please let us know. We have a small pot of funds that we can use to help.
For assistance or further information, please contact Lisa Michaud at lisam@maine.edu or (207) 581-3789 or Susan Pinette at spinette@maine.edu
We can鈥檛 wait to see you!