123 York Street (Route 1 South), Kennebunk, ME 04043
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Origin of Our Name

Heartwood’s name is derived from the center of the tree, from where all growth and life of the tree begins and is fed.  The center of the human being, the heart, which is analogous to the tree, as the heart is the beginning and feeding of an artist .  Heartwood’s motto, the adaptation of St. Francis’ quote, is the essence of the Heartwood philosophy.

Our Location

HCA is located on U.S. Route 1 in Kennebunk, Maine, about one mile south of the business community.  The College is ideally located within 4 miles of the Atlantic Ocean.  Easy access to Boston, northern Maine, and other New England states provides students with opportunities to expand personal and professional knowledge of art.  Ample shopping is available close by in Biddeford, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire.  In addition, the location of the college equidistant from Portland and Portsmouth enables students and faculty to take advantage of the many cultural and recreational activities of the area. 

Our Equal Opportunity And Non-Harassment Statements

Heartwood College of Art does not discriminate in Admissions, Employment, or Financial Aid on the basis of gender, age, handicap, sexual orientation, racial origins, religious beliefs, ethnic heritage, or other unique qualities. 

Additionally, HCA values, above all, respect for all living beings.  The college promotes acceptance and understanding of a variety of people.  Any act that indicates disrespect of others harms both the intended victim and the entire HCA community.  Any behavior that victimizes an individual/s on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, age, or sexual orientation is inappropriate and seriously detrimental to the well being of the HCA community. 

Acts of intolerance, physical violence, and/or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated and are considered grounds for dismissal.  While the term ‘physical violence’ is commonly understood, the term ‘harassment’ is not always clear.  Harassment is a form of violence and is manifested by the invasion and/or violation of a person’s basic rights, as guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Harassment  may be perpetrated orally or by notes, graffiti, telephone messages, email, physical contact or other means. 

Disciplinary action and, if appropriate, civil court action, will result from any such incident.