b'GOVERNORS GALLERYYAM Reception at the Governors MansionIn June 2025, 14 exceptional Texas student artists were honored during a private reception at the Texas Governors Mansion. Selected from the March Youth Art Month Exhibition, their artwork will be displayed in the Governors business office for the next yearshowcasing the imagination and talent of Texas youth in a space of statewide leadership.The event offered students and their guests a unique opportunity to view the artwork in the historicsettingoftheGovernorsMansion.Docentsguidedattendeesthroughthehome, sharing stories and historical insights about what First Lady Cecilia Abbott warmly calls The Peoples Mansion.A particularly meaningful moment came when Mrs. Abbott spent time speaking personally with each young artist, as well as their families and art teachers. She asked thoughtful questions about their creative process and the inspiration behind their work, even highlighting several of their stories during the event.The reception was an unforgettable experience for students, families, educators, and TAEA board membersone that underscored the value of arts education and the power of student voice through visual expression.'