Public Art

Arts in the Capitol: celebrating the work of Maine's student artists

The Maine Youth Excellence in Art Project celebrates the work of student artists from Maine schools by exhibiting student art in several venues in the state Capitol complex.

Every school in Maine will be invited to submit one piece of two-dimensional art: print, painting, drawing or photograph. The artwork will be displayed at the State House, the Blaine House, the Maine Cultural Building or the Maine Arts Commission so that it can be enjoyed by Mainers who visit and work in the Capitol.


	First Lady Karen Baldacci views student artwork soon after its installation in the Burton M. Cross office building in the State Capitol Complex. Photo by Hannah Brazee Gregory.

The project is led by Maine's First Lady, Karen M. Baldacci, in partnership with: President of the Senate, Beverly C. Daggett; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Patrick Colwell; the Maine Arts Commission; the Maine Alliance for Arts Education; and the Maine Art Education Association.

Mrs. Baldacci says it is important to recognize and celebrate excellence in art created by Maine youth.

"We honor our young artists by displaying artwork throughout our state Capitol complex for our Governor, Legislators and Maine citizens to enjoy," says Mrs. Baldacci. "Please join us in recognizing, honoring and sharing the talents of our young Maine artists."


	"Zebra," a student work from from mountain view youth development center.

As the project continues, the agency will send reminders to schools in communities that are listed for upcoming exhibits. For more information on the program, please contact Paul Faria, arts in education associate at paul.faria@maine.gov or 207/287-2790.