News Release: President George W. Bush Art Exhibition - Thursday, August 6, 2026

The Public is Invited to a Special one-day art exhibition featuring original art works by President George W. Bush

Kennebunkport, Maine – Today, St. Ann’s Episcopal Church of Kennebunkport, Maine, announced it will host a special one-day art exhibition featuring a curated collection of President George W. Bush’s original artwork at the University of New England-Biddeford campus on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

This exhibition will support the preservation of a local Maine national registered historic site, St. Ann’s Episcopal Church. Long cherished by the community and the Bush and Walker families, St. Ann’s is known for its beautiful sea-washed stone chapel and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Open to the public each summer, St. Ann’s is visited by generations of Maine families and thousands of tourists from around the world. Proceeds from the exhibition will support the St. Ann’s “Preserving a Legacy” Capital Campaign and help to repair and protect the historic buildings and grounds against future weather events and preserve this important legacy for future generations.

President Bush began painting in 2012, after serving two terms as the 43rd President of the United States. Initially inspired by Winston Churchill’s essay Painting as a Pastime, painting offers him the opportunity to think critically, reflect, and continue to learn.

President Bush’s works are personal, introspective, at times humorous, and often layered with spiritual resonance and thoughtful inquiry; they consistently reflect the values most important to him: faith, family, freedom, and community. This art exhibition provides a glimpse into his studio practice and the creative life he has built beyond public service.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Tickets: Timed-entry tickets available for purchase now (click https://bit.ly/bushartexhibition) Admission: $10 Adults | Free for children under age 11
Location: Harold Alfond Forum | University of New England | 630 Pool Street, Biddeford, ME 04005 Parking: Free on-site parking available
Note: No large bags or food and drink permitted
Media: This private event is off the record and closed to press.

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St. Ann’s Episcopal Church
St. Ann’s Episcopal Church is a summer chapel located at 167 Ocean Avenue in Kennebunkport, Maine. Its iconic stone chapel, constructed from sea-washed stones, has been in continuous seasonal use since 1892. Open from mid-June through September, St. Ann’s welcomes visitors for services, concerts, weddings, and sightseeing. The grounds feature gardens, historic architecture, and sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and Kennebunk River. For more information, please visit https://stannskennebunkport.org