MYEA

Mark your Calendars and Start Saving Student Art Work!

The Maine Arts Commission, in partnership with the First Lady of Maine Ann LePage, will be issuing a call for student art for inclusion in the 2016 Annual Maine Youth Excellence in Art exhibition at the State Capitol Complex in Augusta.

The request to participate will start on September 8^th 2015, with the cutoff date of October 16^th 2015. Art teachers from public, private and parochial schools in Maine will be invited to submit one piece of two-dimensional artwork that represents artistic excellence from a K-12 student.

Maine Youth Excellence in Art

Congratulations students and teachers

Students whose art work is part of the Maine Youth Excellence in Art exhibit, sponsored by the Maine Art Commission, were recognized today at a ceremony with First Lady Ann LePage. Julie Horn from the Maine Arts Commission opened the program by gathering students for a photograph on the steps in the Hall of Flags of the State House. Julie Richard, Maine Arts Commission Executive Director and Charles Stanhope, Chair of the Commission joined the First Lady in congratulating the students, parents, and art teachers.

Students and their teachers are listed below. The exhibit is throughout the State House complex and will remain until May 15. Please stop by and enjoy the outstanding exhibit.

• Samantha Arenault, Chewonki Semester School, Art teacher Sue West
• Ruth Brosey, Wayne Elementary School, Art teacher Betsy Allen-McPhedran
• Emerson Brown, David J. Lyons Washburn District Elementary, Art teacher Beth Ann Walker
• Emily Butler, David J. Lyons Washburn District Elementary, Art teacher Beth Ann Walker
• Hayden Camfferman, Mt. Blue Middle School, Art teacher Danielle Guerrette
• Adam Christianson, Swans Island School, Art teacher Chandra Cousins-Raymond
• Eli Clein, Bangor High School, Art teacher Kal Elmore
• Caitlyn Duffy, Gorham High School, Art teacher Sarah Dolley
• Sophia Esch, Kennebunkport Consolidated School, Art teacher Audrey Grumbling
• Kate Friberg, Cape Elizabeth Middle School, Art teacher Marguerite Lawler-Rohner
• Whitney Frost, Poland Regional High School, Art teacher Tom Chaisson
• Emily Johnson, Madison Junior High School, Art teacher Lee Harper
• Olivia Joyce, Swans Island School, Art Teacher Chandra Cousins-Raymond
• Ashely Kilgore, Lake Region High School, Art teacher Carmel Collins
• D’Andre Marable, Windsor Elementary School, Art teacher Genevieve Keller
• Deanna Marston, Mountain Valley High School, Art teacher Steven McGinty
• Samantha McGreevy, Granite Street Elementary School, Art teacher Deborah Grabber
• Gavyn Moreshead, SeDoMoCha Middle School, Art teacher Bobbi Tardif
• Christian Munn, Bucksport High School, Art teacher Holly Bertrand
• Rowan Osmer, Fruit Street Elementary School, Art teacher Wendy Libby
• Tiana Poirier, Waterville Senior High School, Art teacher Suzanne Goulet
• Isaiah Sawyer, Trenton Elementary School, Art teacher Connie Barnes
• Samantha White, David J. Lyons Washburn District Elementary, Art teacher Beth Ann Walker
• Ellea Wilson, Monmouth Middle School, Art teacher Mary Pennington
• Claire Wyman, Appleton Village School, Art teacher Anthony Lufkin

There were several legislators in attendance including Senator Brian Langley (in the bottom photo) who represents Senate District 7 and serves as Chair of the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee.

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to Julie Horn who is responsible for the MYEA program and the other MAC staff who take care of the many details!

Plan Ahead

MYEA

The Maine Arts Commission, in partnership with the First Lady of Maine Ann LePage, will be issuing a call for student art for inclusion in the Spring 2015 Maine Youth Excellence in Art exhibition at the State Capitol Complex in Augusta.

The request to participate will start on December 8^th 2014, with the cutoff date of January 7^th 2015. Art teachers from public, private and parochial schools in Maine will be invited to submit one piece of two-dimensional artwork that represents artistic excellence from a K-12 student.

Plan Ahead

MYEA – Start getting your student artwork ready!

The Maine Arts Commission will be issuing a call for student art at the beginning of next school year. Art teachers from public, private and parochial schools in Maine will be invited to submit one piece of two-dimensional artwork that represents artistic excellence from a K-12 student. The work will be part of the Fall 2014 MYEA show in the State Capitol Complex followed by a special reception for participants, teachers and family. Stay tuned! Details will be announced in September 2014.

 

 

Maine Youth Excellence in Art

Call for Student Art

Presented by the First Lady of Maine

Ann LePage

In partnership with the Maine Arts Commission

CALL FOR STUDENT ART

Scope:

The Maine Arts Commission, in partnership with the First Lady of Maine Ann LePage, is issuing a call for student art for inclusion in the Spring 2014 Maine Youth Excellence in Art exhibition at the State Capitol Complex in Augusta. Art teachers from public, private and parochial schools in Maine are invited to submit one piece of two-dimensional artwork that represents artistic excellence from a K-12 student. Selected works will hang in various locations including the State House, Cross Office Building (second floor), the Blaine House and the office of the Maine Arts Commission for approximately four months. Selected artists, their families and submitting teachers will be invited to an opening reception at the Blaine House hosted by the First Lady Ann LePage where they will receive recognition for their artistic achievements.

Process:

One piece of 2-D art work may be submitted per school. Each school should have one designated teacher to submit the chosen artwork for that school. The program will exhibit approximately forty-five student works. Selection will be made on a first come, first served basis per Superintendent Region. Five pieces of work will be accepted from each of the nine Superintendent Regions. The regions are as follows:

• Aroostook
• Cumberland County
• Hancock County
• Kennebec County
• Mid Coast
• Penquis
• Washington County
• Western Maine
• York County

If you are unsure of which region your school is located in, please refer to the directory on the Maine Department of Education website or at this link: https://www.medms.maine.gov/medms_public/ReportPortal/ShowReport.aspx?CurrentLocation=%2fPublic+Reports%2fDirectory+of+Maine+Schools%2fPublic+Schools+By+Superintendent+Region

As an added element to this year’s showing we would like to collect a statement from each artist. If the child’s work is selected, we will ask the submitting teacher to provide a brief (one sentence) statement/quote from the student about their thoughts either toward making art in general, or about the specific piece that they are entering. These statements will be printed on each artwork’s label for the public to read. We believe this added element will assist in enlightening the audience about the essential need for art making in providing children with a comprehensive learning experience.

Teachers interested in submitting should e-mail Julie Horn at the Maine Arts Commission with any questions and/or a request to participate in the program. Please use the subject heading “SPRING 2014 MYEA” in your e-mail to Julie at julie.horn@maine.gov.  Your confirmation e-mail will include further instructions and all necessary paperwork. Information is posted on the Maine Arts Commission site at  https://mainearts.maine.gov/Pages/Education/MYEA#.

Important:

Only two-dimensional artwork will be accepted. Submitted art work must fit the maximum dimension of 18” x 24.” When submitting smaller artwork it has to be mounted on an 18” x 24” mat or poster board. There is a combined maximum thickness of 3/16’’ for artwork and mat together. The artwork can be exhibited vertically or horizontally (please indicate) and will be placed in pre-existing frames. Artwork submitted that does not fulfill these size requirements will be considered ineligible. All artwork must be labeled on the back with the student’s name, school, and grade. Please do not send artwork in cylinders or mailing tubes.

Deadline:

Artwork and paperwork must be received by Friday, December 6, 2013 for consideration in the exhibition.

The Maine Arts Commission assumes no responsibility for lost or damaged artwork.
The Maine Arts Commission reserves the right of final selection and display of all works for this exhibition.

First Lady Ann LePage with 2011 recipient William Zidle from Village Elementary School in Gorham, Maine