ON THE LINE: Juried Student Exhibition 2021

March 30-August 30, 2021

We are pleased to present this year’s wonderful student artwork. This show fosters student preparation for professional art settings and processes, provides feedback from art professionals in the community, and exposes their work to a wide range of viewers. All the students who submitted work are to be heartily commended for their determination to create and succeed, especially during this difficult Covid year.

This year’s jurors were Christian Adame, Peggy L. Osher Director of Learning and Interpretation, Portland Museum of Art; Pamela Moulton, Maine sculptor and installation artist, recent recipient of Kindling Fund Grant; and Diana K. Tuite, Katz Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Colby Museum of Art. We appreciate their collective insights:

“”This was a strong showing of student work that would have been great to see in person. As a juror, I particularly appreciate some combination of risk, commitment to an original idea, and technical execution.”

— Diana Tuite, Juror

“I sought out work that had a unique personal vision and was well crafted. I was impressed by the ensemble of the work presented by the students and wish more could have been awarded honors!” — Pamela Moulton, Juror

“I am always drawn to work with a strong point of view and how the artist uses the media they are working with. The student work this year showcased a wide range of ideas, approaches, and personal perspectives.”

— Christian Adame, Juror

Thanks to this year’s sponsors: Becky McKinnell, USM art alumna ‘06 and President of iBec Creative; Bill Jenks, President, Home Instead Senior Care; and Marilyn E. Coburn. The gift certificate sponsors were Artist & Craftsman, Casco Bay Frames, and Hunt’s Photo & Video.

The cash and gift certificate award winners are: 1st Place: Alyson Peabody, Static; 2nd Place:Samantha McKenna, Renaissance Lady; 3rd Place: Aiko Acevedo, Untitled; and Honorable Mention: Anna Labbe, Faces.

Award Winner’s Gallery

Alyson Peabody, Static, acrylic on canvas, 2021, 14” x 16,” 1st place, ON THE LINE: 2021 USM Juried Student Exhibition, USM Art Gallery.

Samantha McKenna, Renaissance Lady, digital painting, 2021, 8”x10,” 2nd place, ON THE LINE: 2021 USM Juried Student Exhibition, USM Art Gallery.

2022 Juried Student Show — All Accepted Entries

Aiko Acevedo, Untitled, 2020. Acrylic and digital, 20" x 24 in. 3rd Place, ON THE LINE: 2021 USM Juried Student Exhibition, USM Art Gallery.

Aiko Acevedo, Untitled II, 2020. Acrylic and digital, 20" x 24 in. 3rd Place, ON THE LINE: 2021 USM Juried Student Exhibition, USM Art Gallery.