As many schools' budgets have been cut, funding for field trips has been reduced or eliminated. Unfortunately, the opportunity to visit the Museum of Art and view actual art - not simply a reproduction - eludes many children in Maine. Realizing that children might not be able to come to the museum but that art might be brought to them, UMMA has developed a successful school visitation program.

Traveling throughout the state, Education Coordinator Eva Wagner presents work by various artists to the students. The visits are free and include opportunities for the students to study and explore the art while learning about the artists, their techniques and the Museum of Art.

The enthusiastic responses to this program are encouraging and we will continue to offer it to Maine educators throughout the school year. Please help spread the word about this opportunity for Eva to visit a school in your area.