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Maine Sunday Telegram

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Arts Education Day

State House, Augusta, April 2

Please join us for Arts Education Day….

8:30 – 9:00 am            Music and National Anthem performed by the Bangor Children’s Choir

9:00 am – Noon          Exhibits in Hall of Flags

Noon – 1:00 pm          Program and Awards Ceremony

Welcome and Introduction by Peter Alexander, Executive Director, Maine Alliance for Arts Education

Choral Selection: Bangor Children’s Choir, Robert Ludwig, Conductor

Introduction by Stephen Wicks, Chair, MAAE

Remarks and Presentation of Proclamation [and/or Joint Resolution]:  Senate President Justin Alfond

Introduction by Joan Staffiere, Board Member, MAAE

Poetry Reading: (Martin Steingesser’s student poets)

Remarks: Zack Fisher, student representative, MAAE board

Remarks: Jeff M. Poulin, Arts Education Program Coordinator • Americans for the Arts

Introduction by Elizabeth Watson, Chair emeritus, MAAE

Remarks: Senator Emily Cain

Presentation of Awards:

Distinguished School Leadership Award and the Bill Bonyun Artist/ Educator Award

Remarks: Argy Nestor, Maine Arts Commission

Closing remarks by Peter Alexander

Choral Selection: Bangor Children’s Choir, Robert Ludwig, Conductor

Feel free to explore the exhibits of leading Maine arts organizations before and after the ceremony.