What is Youth Art Month?
A national arts advocacy program, Youth Art Month was initiated in 1961 by the ACMI (Art and Creative Materials Institute.) The CAE, (Council for Art Education, Inc.) administers the program along with the sponsorship of NAEA.
A national arts advocacy program, Youth Art Month was initiated in 1961 by the ACMI (Art and Creative Materials Institute.) The CAE, (Council for Art Education, Inc.) administers the program along with the sponsorship of NAEA.
The goals of Youth Art Month are:
- To recognize art education as a viable factor in the total education curricula that develops citizens of a global society.
- To recognize art is a necessity for the full development of better quality of life for all.
- To direct attention to the value of art education for divergent and critical thinking.
- To expand art programs in schools and stimulate new art programs.
- To encourage commitment to the arts by students, community organizations, and individuals everywhere.
- To provide additional opportunities for individuals of all ages to participate in creative art learning.
- To increase community, business and governmental support for art education.
- To increase community understanding and interest in art and art education through involvement in art exhibits, workshops, and other creative ventures.
- To reflect and demonstrate the goals of the National Art Education Association that work toward the improvement of art education at all levels.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
We are so very PROUD of our YAM awardees for the 2024 Youth Art Month Awards! The Council for Art Education is excited to see a significant increase in YAM activities throughout the country! Thank you to all who sent in your YAM photos and documentation and keep it up!
Congratulations Tiffany Weser, Gaile Peake, Amanda Durant, and Maysha Pate! They will be recognized during the 2025 National Art Education Association Convention, March 20-22 in Louisville, KY.
Congratulations Tiffany Weser, Gaile Peake, Amanda Durant, and Maysha Pate! They will be recognized during the 2025 National Art Education Association Convention, March 20-22 in Louisville, KY.
Congratulations to the 2024 YAM Educator of the Year!
Bobbie Adamczyk
