Truth Tellers at Opera House Arts in Stonington

The inspiring documentary film Truth Tellers will be screened at 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Opera House Arts in Stonington, Maine.
Bring Content Alive with AWTT

AWTT’s Director of Education Connie Carter and Troy Howard Middle School teacher Caitlin Hutt will present a joint session at the 2024 Maine Middle Level Institute Conference at the University of Maine on June 25. Their session, Bring Content Alive with Americans Who Tell the Truth, will share how AWTT makes content come alive. They will feature interdisciplinary resources […]
Bernard Lown Unveiling

On Friday evening, June 7th, 2024, in the atrium of the Bates Mill in Lewiston, Maine, we honored Dr. Bernard Lown by unveiling his new AWTT portrait on what would have been his 103rd birthday.
Review: Samantha Smith Challenge Celebration

As we look back over another year of the Samantha Smith Challenge program, we are encouraged by the focus, talent and courage of these middle school and high school artist/activists. Their topics are their own – always new and varied: architectural design in public places; addressing eating disorders; how to address depression and anxiety; many […]
Music and Dance: The Power of Art

Join us in Blue Hill on June 27th for a fun, stimulating evening of song and dance: The Power of Art!
Who’s the Teacher Now?

I’m thinking about the students on college campuses today protesting the Israeli violence in Gaza. I’m thinking about what it means to be a teacher and a student.
Public Invited to Dr. Bernard Lown Portrait Unveiling

AWTT artist Robert Shetterly will unveil his latest portrait, Dr. Bernard Lown, at the Bates Mill atrium in Lewiston, Maine, on June 7, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
Samantha Smith Challenge: 2024 Celebration!

The final event of AWTT’s Samantha Smith Challenge season will take place at Thomas College in Waterville, Maine, on May 22, 2024. Student groups from all parts of Maine will exhibit their projects. We will also be doing some fun, creative small group activities during the all-day event. Students will hear from AWTT artist Robert […]
Brewer Community School hosts AWTT exhibit

Brewer Community School in Brewer, Maine is hosting an exhibit of ten AWTT portraits from April 1 through May 3, 2024.
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha receives funding for Rx Kids Program

Discovering and demanding a remedy for the contamination of Flint’s water supply was only the beginning for AWTT portrait subject Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha.