Youth Art Month
Youth Art Month (YAM) was created in 1961 by the Council for Art Education, Inc as a national advocacy program. It is celebrated annually during the month of March, but highlights art successes that happen throughout the year. The Oregon Art Education Association (OAEA) sponsors the YAM program at the state level.
Youth Art Month Activities:
YAM Flag
Students create a design to be considered for use on the actual 3’x5’ flag used at the NAEA convention. Other designs will be chosen for a variety of uses by OAEA. Designs should visually represent both Oregon and art.
2018 Theme:
“Building Community Through Art”.
Designs are due by March 3. *specific information about the swap will be emailed separately
ATC Swap
Art Trading Cards (ATCs) are miniature pieces of art that are exchanged. Artists create cards in any media that are traded, not sold. The only official rule for ATCs is the size: 2.5″ x 3.5″, the same size as other kinds of trading cards.
Have your students create ATCs, send them in, and receive cards from around Oregon in exchange.
Cards are due by March 23. *specific information about the swap will be emailed separately
Participation in these two opportunities enters you and your students in a contest with prizes provided by OAEA YAM partner, Sargent Art
One Overall Prize –For one STUDENT: $1,000 cash
For her/his TEACHER: $1,500 worth of classroom art supplies
Category Prize: One Per Category – Elementary, Middle and High Student’s Prize: $100 Worth of Art Supplies
Teacher’s Prize: $300 Worth of Art Supplies
have questions or want information contact OAEA YAM C0-Chair Linda Kieling kielingl@nclack.k12.or.us
