Finnish Harps

Finnish Harps

Fourth graders at CRES have learned to play traditional music on the kantele - a plucked string instrument native to Finland.

Taught by Celia Jones and Scott Dyer, the students will perform on Tuesday, January 28.

Narrative Islands Paintings

Narrative Islands Paintings

Artist Mary Bourke worked with Dr. Thom Buescher's CHRHS Horizons ISLANDS students to paint scenes relevant to their exploration of the nature of islands.

Annual Appeal

Annual Appeal

Our Annual Appeal for Donations is on its way out to the community.  

Please make a gift.  Donations of all sizes are gratefully accepted. 

Youth Arts Fund Raising Raffle

It’s Youth Arts Raffle Time! With 3 great prizes, you’ll want to buy
plenty of tickets…1st prize is a Family Season Pass to the Snow Bowl;
2nd prize is an iPad Mini; and 3rd prize is $50 iTunes Gift Card.
Tickets are $5/piece, or $20 for 5. Ask any YA board member, or email us
at contact@youthartsmaine.org You will also have the chance to purchase
them at these upcoming events:

April 11 – 4th grade Steeldrumming CRES, 6PM

April 25 – Camden Opera House, performance of Home by the Sea,

April 26, 2nd Grade African Storytelling at CRES cafeteria…Buy your tickets! Drawing is June 11.

8th Grade Science Book Share

8th Grade Science Book Share

Students from Ruth Poland’s 8th grade science classes paid a visit to Camden-Rockport Elementary School (CRES) to present their hand-illustrated books about energy.

The Fairy Tale Tale

The Fairy Tale Tale

On Thursday, February 28th at 7:00 pm in the school cafeteria, third and fourth graders at Camden-Rockport Elementary School will present The Fairy Tale Tale, a spoof on familiar fairy tales-where the villains become the heroes.

Maine Steiners Show a Success

The CHRHS men’s a cappella group The Off Beats opened for the Maine Steiners  on January 29.  A full house enjoyed great vocal talent on display in both groups.

Maine Steiners Perform January 29 at CRMS

Maine Steiners Perform January 29 at CRMS

Join us for a special evening performance in the middle school gym as the boys of CRMS perform a number or two with UMaine’s premier, all-male a cappella singing group!

Youth Arts sends out a HUGE Thank You for a great Auction!

Youth Arts sends out a HUGE Thank You for a great Auction!

Youth Arts would like to thank everyone involved in making our Annual Auction and 10by10 Art Sale a smashing success!

Held Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the beautiful High Mountain Hall in Camden, guests were treated to delicious food catered by Maine Coast Catering and were offered a plethora of both silent and live auction items. In additions to these items, guests were given a unique opportunity to purchase beautiful pieces of art created by local artisans. It was a great way for us to celebrate our 40th year in the community!

We are grateful to the many businesses and individuals who donated thousands of dollars of amazing items and experiences for our guests to bid upon. We say thank you to Bruce Gamage Jr., our auctioneer, and to Christine Buckley for being our 10by10 Sponsor and beautifully framing the artwork!

Our business sponsors provided great support. Many thanks to: Norton and Masters, PenBay HealthCare, Bank of America, The Study Hall, The First, Over the Rainbow, Brimstone Consulting, FMC Biopolymer, CedarWorks, Camden National Bank, Glen Cove Dental Associates, and Vision Builders. And finally we thank everyone who attended and gave so generously. Everyone’s donations to this event will help to enrich the lives of our children through art through the school year 2012-2013.

Thank you again, Youth Arts Auction Committee

Youth Arts Celebrates 40 Years!

Do you remember what you were doing on November 1, 1972? While most people were ditching their hippy look in favor of hot pants and platform shoes, a group of creative and inspired locals, with the assistance of a mini-endowment of $1,145.61, were creating the . . .