Teen Library Art Wall

The Teen Library Art Wall is a space for local artists to display work made by teens or art with teen appeal. The gallery began with teens requesting “more art in the space!” and was installed in 2023. It is meant to be ever-changing, showcasing the many talented creators across Portland while adding vibrancy to the space.

CURRENT EXHIBIT: HASHI-MAINE STUDENT ART EXCHANGE

The Hashi exchange of student prints, created grades 1-6 serves as a bridge between student artists in sister states of Maine and Aomori, Japan. This collaborative effort is led by Lynda McCann-Olson, President of Friends of Aomori, and the Aomori City Morning Rotary and fosters cross-cultural understanding and empathy, the building blocks of global competency for students. The exchanged artwork becomes part of esteemed collections in both states, symbolizing diplomacy and collaboration. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Maine Aomori sister-state relationship. Aomori has been the destination for many Maine middle school in-person exchange programs, including Bath and Greely Middle School.

PPL’s Teen Library is the art exhibit’s last public exhibition for 2024.

We welcome the community to submit art for this hanging gallery. If you or your organization are interested in displaying art in the Teen Space, please email Sara Fiorenza, the Teen Librarian, directly at: Fiorenza@portlib.org.