The Hawthorne Arts Collaborative, formerly known as Belfast Theatre Arts Company, is a 501(c)3 non-profit rooted in the legacy of the Colonial Theatre and its continued operation. Hawthorne Arts Collaborative aims to broaden access to the arts in Midcoast Maine by fostering partnerships, curating diverse programming, and nurturing creative community engagement across disciplines.

Hawthorne
The not-for-profit Hawthorne comprises a board of directors with midcoast Maine connections. With careers in hospitality (Bill Catania), community engagement (Amanda Cunningham), small business management (Alice Seeger), legal (Spencer Stephens), movie theater management (Kyle Walton), this Collaborative is committed to preserving Greater Waldo County's access to the arts through the Colonial Theatre.