Employee Art Show 2025

Maine Employee Art Exhibition

The Maine Employee Art Exhibition celebrates the creativity, talent, and imagination of State of Maine employees and their families. Organized by the Maine Arts Commission in partnership with the National Arts Program, this bi-annual exhibition showcases the artistic spirit that thrives across Maine’s public workforce.

The program invites participants of all skill levels to share original works of art for public display at the Burton M. Cross Office Building in Augusta. Each piece reflects the diverse perspectives and creativity of Maine’s state employees, making this exhibition a true celebration of community and self-expression.

Cash prizes were awarded across categories for youth, teens, adults, and professional artists, and the exhibition was on view from August 1 through October 24, 2025. The program concluded with a joyful awards ceremony honoring this year’s outstanding participants and the remarkable creativity they bring to the State of Maine.

Awards:

  • YOUTH (12 & Under):
    • First Place: Hazel McLeod, Pink Eyed Monster
    • Second Place: Emily Bulay, Color
    • Third Place: Julia Schweier, EcoWarriors
      • Honorable Mention:
        • Nyla Bahir, The Clearing
        • Dexter Quintal, Dennis
  • TEEN (13 - 18):
    • First Place: Emma Barry-Spaulding, Missy & Tashka
    • Second Place: Lance Shaw, Shark Finning
    • Third Place: Isabella McGowen, Griffin of Courage
      • Honorable Mention:
        • Oliver LeBeau, Whale
        • Delaney Rice, Weary
        • Ashia Keith, Old Fashion Selfie
        • Alivia Merrill, Gray Muzzle, Golden Heart
      • Art Education Award:
        • Parker Russell, Double Whammy
  • AMATUER:
    • First Place: Charles Fyler, Blacksmithing Apron
    • Second Place: J.Chris Parr, Raging Bullfrog
    • Third Place: Christopher Crowley, 4 Elements
      • Honorable Mention:
        • Holly Fields, Whimsical Hat
  • INTERMEDIATE:
    • First Place: Taylor Maguire, Market (Cambodia)
    • Second Place: Eli Hutton, Portrait with Horn
    • Third Place: Scott Hunter, Ally, Portrait of Artist's Daughter
      • Honorable Mention:
        • Anna Morin, Something in Headlights
        • Sarah Duggan, Nature All Around
  • PROFESSIONAL:
    • First Place: Natalie Nelson, Amphibious Love
    • Second Place: Melissa Fyler, Untitled Portrait of Woman in Green
    • Third Place: Jonathan Leach, Peace in a Pod
      • Honorable Mention:
        • Jo Ann Bianchi, Rough Seas
        • Michael Branca, Food Chain
        • Kat Miller, Double Bison
  • BEST IN SHOW:
    • Kelli Burnham, Ragnarok

Sponsored by the National Arts Program in support and cooperation with the Maine Arts Commission, this exhibit was judged by professionals and was free to all. Selected works were on display in the Burton M. Cross Office Building (second floor) 

For more information, visit https://nationalartsprogram.org/maine