Are you a young LGBTQIA+ artist in Aroostook County, ages 13–24? We invite you to share your creativity in an upcoming exhibit exploring the theme: “Where Do I Belong?”
We welcome visual art of all kinds—painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, digital art, and more. This is an opportunity to express your identity, experiences, and sense of belonging while connecting with other LGBTQIA+ youth in the community.
Artwork will be displayed in the Teen Library section at the Presque Isle Public Library and featured during the First Friday Night Art Walk on June 5th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Join us in celebrating the voices and stories of LGBTQIA+ youth in Aroostook County.
Submission Guidelines
- Open to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13–24 in Aroostook County
- Visual art only (painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, digital art, etc.)
- Artwork must connect to the theme: “Where Do I Belong?”
- There is no maximum size limit at this time; however, size guidelines may be adjusted depending on the number and scale of submissions received. Artists will be contacted if accommodations are needed.• 2D artwork must be ready to hang (framed or securely mounted if required)
- Digital submissions should be high-resolution (JPEG or PNG, 300 DPI preferred) printed and framed prior to submission
- Artwork must be original and created solely by the submitting artist
- Artwork must not be created using generative AI tools or AI art-creation models
We are committed to maintaining the integrity and personal expression at the heart of this project. To preserve the authenticity, voice, and lived experiences of participating LGBTQIA+ youth, submissions must reflect the artist’s own independent creative process without the use of generative AI.
How to Submit
In-person drop-off:
Aroostook County Action Program
771 Main Street
Presque Isle, ME
Drop-off hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Deadline for drop-off: May 29th
Please include:
• Artist’s name (optional)
• Age
• Pronouns (optional)
• Title of artwork
• Medium
• A short artist statement (2–4 sentences about how the piece connects to the theme)
Important Dates
- Submission deadline: May 29th
- Art Walk reception: June 5th, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
