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What is Youth Art Month?
“Youth Art Month is an annual observation each March to emphasize the value of art education for all children and to encourage support for quality school art programs.”
“Youth Art Month provides a forum for acknowledging skills that are fostered through experience in the visual arts that are not possible in other subjects offered in the curriculum.”
Y.A.M. Purposes:
1. To direct attention to the value of art education which develops divergent & critical thinking; multicultural awareness; and technical, communication, and expressive skills.
2. To increase community, business & governmental support for art education.
3. To recognize art is a necessity for the full development of a better quality life for all people.
4. To expand art programs in schools and stimulate new ones.
5. To increase community understanding and interest in art & art education through involvement in art exhibits, workshops, and other creative ventures.
6. To provide additional opportunities for individuals of all ages to participate in creative learning.
7. To encourage commitment to the arts by student, community organizations and individuals everywhere.
8. To recognize art education as viable component in the total education curricula that develops citizens of a global society.
9. To reflect & demonstrate the goals of the National Art Education Association that work toward the improvement of art education on all levels.
10. To build the recognition and self esteem of student artists as true artists in their own right.
Please share this message through your art newsletters to students, faculty, staff, administrators, parents, businesses, media organizations and legislators.
Youth Art Month 2011
Indianapolis statehouse
sunday, March 6th
Set up: 11 a.m. on March 6th…bring t-pins
Reception: 2:00 p.m. on March 6th
Dismantling: SATURDAY, MARCH 26TH also at 11 a.m.
“Art Shapes the World” is this year’s theme. During these challenging times in art education…let’s show the state the awesome and awe-inspiring ‘state of the art’ education we provide! All A.E.A.I. members are invited to enter work in this exhibit. Let’s make this our best attended exhibit and reception ever!
Art teachers may enter 5 pieces from each school they represent. You must be an A.E.A.I. member to participate. Joining is easy and rewarding!!
One winner will be selected to receive the grand prize package which includes a museum trip to New York City for the artist, one parent and the art teacher. This should be original artwork and NOT a photocopy of the artwork. What more motivation do you need to show off some great art work?! Tell your friends!!
And our new prize sponsor, Sargent Art, will offer the following: One winner in each category and the art teacher - Elementary, Middle and High - would receive art supplies from Sargent Art, and the student would receive a personalized certificate.
One overall winner would be awarded an expenses paid trip to New York to visit Art Museums along with one parent and the art teacher.
All work will be awarded a ribbon, certificate and token for participation.
A judge will select one winner from the elementary and one from the middle school and one winner from the high school area to receive a prize package of art supplies and a personalized certificate from Sargent Art, as well as art supplies for the art teacher of each winning artist.
All entries must be mounted or matted with the label attached securely to the lower right or left front corner of the piece. The label includes an artist’s statement to articulate their artistic message to the public.
Mail your school’s five pieces to: Sue Perry, YAM Chair
3705 Gamble Lane
Lafayette, IN 47909 by February 18th, 2011
Return postage needs to be attached to your mailer so it isn’t lost unless you are assisting with the dismantling of the show. If another art teacher is delivering or picking up your artwork, he or she must provide all your information to our member at check-in or out. Please have your email and membership # ready.
Youth art month 2011
Student Artist: ________________________________________ Grade: ______ Age:_____
School: ______________________________________________ Corp.: ________________
School Address: _____________________________________________________________
County: _____________________________ A.E.A.I. District #: _______
Art Teacher: _________________________ Teacher’s email:_________________________
Artist’s Statement about this artwork and how art is important to your education:
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State Representative: _________________________ State Senator: _________________________
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