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Maine Institute for Human Genetics and Health in Bangor

Randy and her student Whitney Seymour. Whitney's work on top and Randy's on the bottom

Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the opening for the grades K-12 art exhibit at the Institute for Human Genetics and Health. Brewer art teachers organized the show with Randy Menninghaus at the helm. Randy has collaborated with the institutes Director, Dr. Janet Hock, in establishing a long term relationship of exhibiting artwork at their facility.

Dr. Janet Hock is delightful and understands the connections of art and science. She is enthusiastic about the partnership that has been established through the art exhibits they’ve been hosting. Many parents and students attended and of course, art teachers were on hand to share in the excitement. The institute provided food and beverages as well.

Throughout the evening tours of the lab were being given by staff including Dr. Hock. It was a treat to be on a tour with three high school students led by Dr. Hock.

Bangor High School photography teacher, Eric Hutchins, with students Melanie Jackson and Brooke Lyons

“My Teacher and Me” is a unique exhibit that contains not only student work but teachers work. In fact, teacher and student work hang side by side. The exhibit is on display for several months and can be visited during regular office hours. The Institute is located at 246 Sylvan Road in Bangor.