Every fall, the Maine Education Association office in Augusta provides art teachers the opportunity to submit one piece of student art to be professionally framed and put on display at a student exhibit (that hangs for most of the year). During Youth Art Month, they host a celebration where the students and their families are invited to the office to see the beautiful student art exhibit. The event includes refreshments and a ceremony in which each student artist is presented with a certificate as well as note cards featuring their artwork.
Exhibition Dates:
Annually from March through December in the MEA office 35 Community Drive, Augusta, M-F, 8-5pm
Exhibition Opening:
The opening reception will be held on Sunday March 9th, 1-2:30pm Presentation of certificates will start at 1:30pm Refreshments will be served.
Registration:
Note that registration for the 2025 is now closed.
Artwork Drop Off Information:
Submit artwork to: Suzanne Goulet Waterville Senior High School One Brooklyn Avenue Waterville, ME 04901
Contact other satellite drop off coordinators – Lynda Leonas (Auburn) or Hope Lord (Manchester)
Artwork Pick Up Information:
You will need to pick up the artwork by the end of November during MEA hours and return the framed work to the student.
For more information about the exhibit:
* The MEA will accept 30 eligible works of student art on a first-come sign-up basis.
* We will confirm your dual membership with MAEA and MEA. Once you are notified, please mail your student artwork ASAP or by the first week in December.
* If you sign up, we are saving your spot. Last minute cancellations do not allow time to find a replacement.
* Only submit work that will hang for the entire length of the exhibit.
* Participating educators will receive template invitations to personalize with the student work to pass on to their student artists and school community.
* Attach the following name tag to the back of the artwork. Please use the name tag so the information will be consistent. Please have this media release form filled out and attached to the back of the art. Click HERE for access to the document with the name tag.