Maine Arts Commission Celebrating Veterans’ Art Exhibition at the State Capitol Complex

A ceremony will be held at the State House Hall of Flags on November 9, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Augusta, Maine – The Maine Arts Commission is thrilled to announce the upcoming Fall 2023 Maine Veterans Art Exhibition, which will be hosted at the State Capitol Complex in Augusta from November 1, to February 27. This exhibition provides an exceptional platform for Maine Veterans to showcase their artistic talents and share their experiences with the broader community. The art will be accessible to all during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Maine Veterans were invited through an open call to submit up to two pieces of two-dimensional artwork. This resulted in 39 individual artists contributing 45 unique works to be prominently displayed at the State Capitol Complex, including the Burton Cross Office Building (second floor), and at 193 State Street, home to the Maine Arts Commission.

You can VIEW the VIRTUAL GALLERY HERE (*Best viewed on a desktop computer)

In commemoration of National Veterans and Military Families Month in November, a celebratory ceremony will be held at the State House Hall of Flags on November 9. This ceremony will include speeches and a presentation of custom-made Quilts of Valor to 18 new veteran artists participating in the exhibition. To mark this occasion, the Maine Arts Commission has partnered with the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, Togus, The Bangor & Lewiston Vet Centers, USM systems veteran services, The Peace Gallery of Damariscotta, Maine Corrections, and the Quilts of Valor Foundation.

For more information, please contact:

Khristina Kurasz
Director of Special Projects, Maine Arts Commission
Email: Khristina.Kurasz@maine.gov