January 2025

On January 25th, the Wisconsin Art Education Association hosted its Northeast Regional student art exhibition at the Neville Public Museum in Green Bay, Wisconsin. 16 school districts were represented with 160 students artworks on display. 99 artworks will advance to the state art exhibition in Madison in late March.

Congratulations to the following art students. Their artwork will advance to the state Youth Art Month Exhibition in Madison in late March. They are Imbellis C, grade 12; Sydona E, grade 9; Miki K, grade 10; Quinn L, grade 12; Beyonce C M, grade 11, and Isabella M, grade 10.

This exhibition is part of several regional student art exhibitions that celebrates Youth Art Month across the state.

Congratulations to all K-12 art students and art teachers!

Image courtesy of Wisconsin Art Education Association.

Youth Art Month exists to:

Recognize art education as a viable factor in the total education curriculum that develops citizens of a global society.
Recognize art is necessary for the full development of a better quality of life for all.
Direct attention to the value of art education for divergent and critical thinking.
Expand art programs in schools and stimulate new art programs.
Encourage commitment to the arts by students, community organizations, and individuals everywhere.
Provide additional opportunities for individuals of all ages to participate in creative art learning.
Increase community, business, and governmental support for art education.
Increase community understanding and interest in art and art education through involvement in art exhibits, workshops, and other creative ventures.
Reflect and demonstrate the goals of the National Art Education Association that work toward improving art education at all levels.

Source: https://councilforarteducation.org/youth-art-month/