Samantha Smith Challenge Launch
AWTT welcomed middle-school and high-school students and their faculty sponsors for the 2025-26 Samantha Smith Chellenge kick-off event at Orono High School on November 13,
November 3, 2025
What's New
Honoring Frances Perkins on Labor Day
As Labor Day 2025 approaches, we are mindful of all of the labor advocates who have gone before us, improving the lives of working people.
August 29, 2025
Report from Albany: The Unveiling of Alice Green’s Portrait
Thanks to former Times Union reporter Paul Grondahl for covering the unveiling of Dr. Alice P. Green’s portrait on May 22, 2025. Grondahl also wrote
June 2, 2025
Shetterly shares his wisdom and expertise with Oregon Episcopal School
Artist Robert Shetterly’s visit to the Oregon Episcopal School in Portland earlier this month was a resounding success. The school hung an exhibit of twenty
May 31, 2025
SSC 2024-25: It’s a Wrap
About 200 middle-school and high-school students gathered at Orono (ME) High School May 20, 2025 to celebrate their participation in this year’s Samantha Smith Challenge.
May 24, 2025
On the Home Front
Over twenty years ago, when AWTT artist Robert Shetterly began this portrait project to help himself cope with the United States’ bombing of Iraq, he
May 15, 2025
A Journey of Peace and Friendship
The Land Peace Foundation, founded by Sherri Mitchell Weh’na Ha’mu Kwasset, is organizing a week-long walk, beginning on the banks of the Penobscot River and ending
April 11, 2025
Artist Robert Shetterly’s post-election interview in Atlantic City
In November 2024 – just days after the national election – AWTT artist Robert Shetterly was interviewed by journalist Steve Adubato in Atlantic City at
March 24, 2025
Enter MY HERO Project’s Student Portrait Contest
The MY HERO Project has opened its invitation to enter the 2025 Robert Shetterly Portrait Contest. Submissions are due by May 1, 2025. Students of
March 14, 2025