30/08/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 30/08/2024 11:30
The Maine Arts Commission is honored to announce a call for submissions for the upcoming Maine Veterans Art Exhibition, set to be displayed at the State Capitol Complex in Augusta. This significant exhibition provides a unique and powerful platform for Maine Veterans to showcase their artistic talents and share their personal experiences through visual art with the wider community.
Veterans across Maine are invited to submit their visual artwork for consideration in the 2024/2025 Veterans Art Exhibit. Selected pieces will be prominently exhibited at various prestigious locations within the State Capitol Complex, including the second floor of the Burton M. Cross Office Building, and the Maine Arts Commission offices. The exhibition will run from October 8, 2024, through February 28, 2025.
In recognition of National Veterans and Military Families Month in November, the Maine Arts Commission will host a celebratory ceremony on November 13, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Togus Theater in Chelsea. This special event will honor the selected veteran artists and feature speeches, artistic performances, and an award ceremony presented by the Quilts of Valor Foundation. Veteran artists who have not been awarded a Quilt of Valor, will receive a custom made quilt as part of the ceremony. The event will also include a panel discussion featuring veteran artists. The ceremony is a collaboration between the Maine Arts Commission, the Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services, Togus VA, and the Quilts of Valor Foundation.
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This project is inclusive and open to all veteran artists, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical ability.
The Maine Arts Commission is proud to provide this opportunity to honor the artistic achievements of Maine's Veterans and to celebrate their contributions to the cultural fabric of our state. We look forward to showcasing the powerful and evocative works in this important exhibition.