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YAM Toolkit 2012
Here are the documents and information you need to know about for 2012 YAM state celebration.
Please check back for updates and contact us Jen Goodnoug or Jen Sweeney if you can't find what you're looking for. 
2012 Regional YAM Documents
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| nw_registration_form_2012.doc |
| nw_for_teachers_yam_checklist_2012.doc |
| nw_yam_letter_2012.doc |
| nw_invite_2012.doc |
North East YAM
| north_east_region_2012_art_show_instructions.pdf |
| artwork_permission_2012.pdf |
South West YAM
| yam_sw_region_teacher_registration_form_2012.doc |
| yam_sw_region_show_requirements_2012.doc |
| yam_sw_region_teacher_check_list_2012.docx |
| artwork_entry_permission_2012.pdf |
North Central YAM
| nc_registration_form.doc |
| nc_for_teachers_yam_checklist_.doc |
| nc_for_teachers_parent_invite.doc |
| nc_regional_info.doc |
West Central YAM
| wc_yam_region_2012_art_show_instructions_2-2.pdf |
| invitepacket.pdf |
South East YAM
| se_regional_info.doc |
| se_registration_form_se.doc |
2012 WAEA Youth Art Month Capitol Rotunda Exhibition
WAEA Youth Art Month (YAM) in the Capitol Rotunda will be celebrated March 18 - March 30th. Ceremony honoring PreK-12 artists will be held March 30th from 12 Noon -1:00PM. Awards sponsored by W.T. Graham, the DPI, Nasco, and Sax will given. The Capitol building hours are M-F 8a.m. - 6p.m. and on weekends/holidays from 8a.m. - 4p.m.
This year we are again inviting our YAM artists and families to tour the Madison Children's Museum. Each participating artist will receive an award pack at the Capitol ceremony. In this award pack will be a voucher for 4 family members to attend the Madison Children's Museum. There will be self guided tours as well as drop-in activities from 1PM-5PM at the museum.
WAEA Youth Art Month (YAM) in the Capitol Rotunda will be celebrated March 18 - March 30th. Ceremony honoring PreK-12 artists will be held March 30th from 12 Noon -1:00PM. Awards sponsored by W.T. Graham, the DPI, Nasco, and Sax will given. The Capitol building hours are M-F 8a.m. - 6p.m. and on weekends/holidays from 8a.m. - 4p.m.
This year we are again inviting our YAM artists and families to tour the Madison Children's Museum. Each participating artist will receive an award pack at the Capitol ceremony. In this award pack will be a voucher for 4 family members to attend the Madison Children's Museum. There will be self guided tours as well as drop-in activities from 1PM-5PM at the museum.
Flag contest
See the results of the Youth Art Month flag contest.
Art Shapes the World!
Regional shows are being developed. Only three more weeks to get your flags in to Jen Sweeney -due Dec.3, 2012.
Here is what I have so far for regional shows:
West Central Regional Show
Dates: Feb. 1-29, 2012
Location: LaCrosse Public Library
Reception: Saturday, Feb.18, 2012 2:00-4:00pm
Contact: Gary Boisvert, westcentral_vp@wiarted.org
North East Regional Show
Dates: February 6-24th
Reception: February 12th 12:00 -3:00
Location: UW Sheboygan
Contact: Brian Sommersberger, northeast_vp@wiarted.org
North Central Regional Show
Dates: Feb 11- 25, 2012
Location: Marathon Public Library
Set up time: Feb.11, 9am-12noon
Reception: Feb. 25, 1:00 - 3:00pm
Take Down Art: Feb. 25 after 3:00
Contact: Steve Loftus,sloftus@wausau.k12.wi.us
South West Regional Show
Dates: February18-26th
Set Up: 12:00 to 3:00
Closing Reception: February 26th
Location: Hilldale Mall, Madison
Contact: Bonnie Valley, bonnie.valley@mgschools.net or Barb Koykkar, Barbara.Koykkar@mgschools.net
North West Regional Show
Location: WITC, New Richmond
Dates: February 26 -March 9, 2012
Set Up: Feb. 26th, after school to 9:00pm
Take Down: March 9, after school -9:00pm
Reception/opening: Sunday, Feb. 26,2012 1:30-3:30
Contact: Mike Pike: 715-243-1463, michaelp@newrichmondk12.wi.us
South East Regional Show
Deadline: Artwork for this show must be in to Dani Graf no later than Feb. 27, 2012
Location: Arts@Large Gallery, 908 S. 5th Street, Milwaukee,WI 53204
Dates: April 1-14, 2012
Closing Reception: April 14,2012 - 1:00-3:00pm
Contact: Dani Graf, treasurer@wiarted.org
See the results of the Youth Art Month flag contest.
Art Shapes the World!
Regional shows are being developed. Only three more weeks to get your flags in to Jen Sweeney -due Dec.3, 2012.
Here is what I have so far for regional shows:
West Central Regional Show
Dates: Feb. 1-29, 2012
Location: LaCrosse Public Library
Reception: Saturday, Feb.18, 2012 2:00-4:00pm
Contact: Gary Boisvert, westcentral_vp@wiarted.org
North East Regional Show
Dates: February 6-24th
Reception: February 12th 12:00 -3:00
Location: UW Sheboygan
Contact: Brian Sommersberger, northeast_vp@wiarted.org
North Central Regional Show
Dates: Feb 11- 25, 2012
Location: Marathon Public Library
Set up time: Feb.11, 9am-12noon
Reception: Feb. 25, 1:00 - 3:00pm
Take Down Art: Feb. 25 after 3:00
Contact: Steve Loftus,sloftus@wausau.k12.wi.us
South West Regional Show
Dates: February18-26th
Set Up: 12:00 to 3:00
Closing Reception: February 26th
Location: Hilldale Mall, Madison
Contact: Bonnie Valley, bonnie.valley@mgschools.net or Barb Koykkar, Barbara.Koykkar@mgschools.net
North West Regional Show
Location: WITC, New Richmond
Dates: February 26 -March 9, 2012
Set Up: Feb. 26th, after school to 9:00pm
Take Down: March 9, after school -9:00pm
Reception/opening: Sunday, Feb. 26,2012 1:30-3:30
Contact: Mike Pike: 715-243-1463, michaelp@newrichmondk12.wi.us
South East Regional Show
Deadline: Artwork for this show must be in to Dani Graf no later than Feb. 27, 2012
Location: Arts@Large Gallery, 908 S. 5th Street, Milwaukee,WI 53204
Dates: April 1-14, 2012
Closing Reception: April 14,2012 - 1:00-3:00pm
Contact: Dani Graf, treasurer@wiarted.org
YAM regional information
Click on the links below to access YAM documents for your region.
South East YAM regional information
North East YAM regional information
South West YAM regional information
North West YAM regional information
West Central YAM regional information
North Central YAM regional information
Here are the documents and information you need to enter or know about the state celebration of Youth Art Month. Please check back for updates and contact us Jen Goodnough or Jen Sweeney if you can't find what you are looking for.
- YAM guidelines
- YAM awards descriptions
- YAM artwork permission slip
- YAM exhibit press release
- YAM brochure
- YAM calendar
- YAM letter to parents
- Parking
Contact Contact: yam@wiarted.org
Jen Goodnough, YAM Chair Excellence award Oberon Leslie receives the YAM Award of Excellence, NAEA Conference 2011
Click on the photo of "Blobby Artsonia" below for a YAM view of NAEA 2010 Convention. (Lots more great photos) Start With Art-Learn For Life
