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.
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
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.
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.
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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