Now celebrating thirty years of supporting youth in Midcoast Maine! Our programs help students cultivate their own inherent strengths through the power of long-term mentoring. This year, our biennial art auction fundraiser will feature wooden canoe paddles as a nod to adventurous, collaborative that has sustained Trekkers for the past thirty years.

As always, this auction brings together caring artists who have donated their time and craft, Dowling Walsh Gallery who have graciously opened their space to this event, and Maine Correctional Industries for crafting the wooden paddles, all to help support critical programs for youth.

Participating artists include:

Caroline Albertson • Susan Lewis Baines • Nancy Baker • Kim Bernard • Mia Bogyo • Tara Anne Morin • Kate Braestrup • Katharine Cartwright • Julie Crane •  Ron Crusan • Carol Douglas • Kelsey Grass • Lily Hamill • Rachel Hendrick • Jean Kigel • Lauren Lewis • Allyson Lindsey • Bella Lord (Trekkers Class of 2026) • Greg Mort • Jon Mort • Colin Page • Peter Ralston • Amanda Ripley • Nick Runco • Björn Runquist • Virginia Slawson • Karin Strong • Gwen Sylvester • Jamie Wiggin • Sherre Wilson-Liljegren • Joel (Maine State Prison resident) • Tia (Maine Correctional Center resident)

The collection of finished paddles will be exhibited at Dowling Walsh Gallery in Rockland, May 8-15, with a silent auction ending at 4:30pm, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. All proceeds will benefit Trekkers.

Viewing Location: Dowling Walsh Gallery May 8-15
Online Bidding: May 8-15
Reception & Final Bidding: 3:00 - 4:30pm

Your purchase help to make our programs possible - thank you for supporting the youth in our community!