Youth Art Month 2025 Deadlines Approaching!

 March is Youth Art Month and we have some important deadlines approaching!

February 21	LAST DAY to deliver YAM Artwork to your area YAM volunteer or work with them individually to set up a deadline to get work to Topeka by the 22nd. (Area YAM volunteers are listed in the doc below)
February 22	LAST DAY to deliver YAM artwork to the Sabatini Gallery in the Topeka Shawnee County Public Library. All artwork must be received by 6:00 PM in order to be included in the show! This includes any mailed work. Plan ahead to make sure that it is received in time.

 

For ALL the 2025 Youth Art Month information, check out this document:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EDe2P2dvFkiuEIiUoEY14X0orNAjWO8w/view

February Region Events

KAEA regions periodically host "drive in" events open to any art teachers. Check out your Regions' Events and all of those around the state. Membership is not required to attend a Drive In, though we would love to have you! Click HERE for membership information and HERE to join! 

North East
Saturday, February 1, 2025 1:00 PM Museum of Art + Light 316 Pierre St Manhattan, KS	Museum of Art + Light This will be a chance for members and non-members to experience the first museum of its kind that hosts a traditional art museum as well as an immersive art experience, currently featuring the art of Renoir! Here is a 7 minute Youtube video: MoA+L Grand Opening Trailer Admission: $15 museum only, $20 for immersion experience- 40 min $25 for both RSVP by Wednesday 1/29/25 to Charleen Stessman or Theresa Shetler
South Central
Friday, February 7, 2025 6:00-9:00 PM Downtown Wichita Meddy’s Downtown 120 S Washington Ave Wichita, KS 67202	First Friday Gallery Crawl! We will meet at Meddy’s Downtown for dinner at 6:00 PM then we will visit various galleries and shows to engage with local art and artists. The exact gallery crawl schedule will be determined closer to the date. Come unwind from the week with your fellow art educators! RSVP to Lisa Lang- 316-295-6945 or llang@stfranciswichita.com

2025 Youth Art Month Details

It's time to prepare for Youth Art Month- #KSYAM2025!

The 2025 Student Art Exhibit and Youth Art Month (YAM) Celebration will take place at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Event Details

• Kansas Youth Art Month Exhibit: February 25th–March 29th
• YAM Celebration & Reception: Saturday, March 29th, 11:00 AM–2:30 PM

March is Youth Art Month, a time to celebrate student art! The Kansas Art Education Association (KAEA) organizes this annual event with an exhibit and a reception for student artists, parents, and teachers. The event includes an art competition sponsored by BLICK Art Materials.

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How to Participate

For Kansas Art Teachers:

• Submit one piece of student art from each school or level you teach to the YAM Exhibit.
• KAEA members can also enter that piece in the BLICK Youth Art Month Competition.

Resources:

• Find all rules and details on the KAEA website or click below:
  YAM Rules and Guidelines

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Event Highlights

• Art Materials for Teachers: Every teacher that participates by submitting a student's artwork into the YAM Exhibit will receive a 50-piece oil pastel set, discount coupons, and video tutorials courtesy of Pentel.
• BLICK YAM Art Competition: Recognition and prizes for winners in Elementary, Middle, and High School levels, including a Best of Show prize worth $1,000+.
• People’s Choice Awards: Voting runs through March 21st. Winners and their teachers will receive prizes and national recognition on Pentel's social media.
• 3-D Art Awards: Prizes for outstanding 3D artwork.
• YAM Flag Competition: Recognition and prizes for top flag designs.
• Best Classroom Display Competition: Submit a photo of your classroom display by March 10th to win a prize package.
• Featured Artists: Selected student art will be shared on social media in March.
• National YAM Exhibit: Selected Kansas student art will be part of the National YAM Exhibit at the NAEA Convention in Louisville.
• Harry Hart Memorial Senior Scholarships: Three seniors will receive scholarships and have their work displayed at the YAM Celebration.

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YAM Celebration Activities

Join us on March 29th at 11:00 AM for activities, time to view the exhibit, and the Awards Ceremony at 1:00 PM.

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Special Offer for New Members

Never been a member of KAEA/NAEA? NEW members get a $90 BLICK gift card! Membership allows you to submit a student’s work to the BLICK YAM Art Competition.

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Advocacy

Youth Art Month is a great time for art advocacy! Check out our advocacy resources http://www.kaea.com/p/advocacy.html for ideas on information to share with stakeholders in your community!

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Prepare your submissions and mark your calendar. We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Youth Art Month Exhibit and Celebration!