Youth Art Month (YAM) celebrates the visual arts during the month of March through exhibits and activities across the United States. Check this site for special art events, activities, and awards for our young artists and educators across Wisconsin.
Youth Art Month 2026
YOUTH ART MONTH GUIDELINES
- Click the Guidelines/ Registration button to register today! Those registering MUST BE A MEMBER OF WAEA TO PARTICIPATE.
- The WAEA State Art Show is February 28 - March 27, 2026 at East Towne Mall, Madison, WI.
- The Youth Art Month Celebration will be March 27, 2026 from 12:00-1:00 pm with make and takes, prizes, music, and much more!
- The reception is on March 27, 2026 from 12:00 noon - 1:00.
- Artwork Requirements are shared within the Guidelines/ Registration button.
WAEA Membership Show
Participate in the WAEA Membership Show. Click here to register.
The deadline to register is March 1, 2026.
The deadline to register is March 1, 2026.
Youth Art Month 2025
The 2025 WAEA State Art Show occurred March 2nd-28th at East Towne Mall in Madison, WI. The theme this year was "Healing Through Color." Here are Wisconsin Art Education Association highlights for YAM. Congratulations to the student artists, their families, and the art educators for their participation in Youth Art Month.
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Student Artist Highlights
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Wisconsin Youth Art Month
Celebrations and Activities |
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Guest Illustrator - Author
Jeanne Styczinski |
WAEA Art Educator
Member Showcase |
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WAEA has three items for your use to help share about YAM events and to show your support for art education in our schools. Share these with your school administration. YAM Press Release 2025 Youth Art Month Advocacy Letter YAM Digital Endorsement |
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Youth Art Month Co-Chairs Jen Dahl [email protected] Kathryn Rulien-Bareis [email protected] *Contact a co-chair with any questions or concerns you have about Youth Art Month. |
Sign on to the "YAM Digital Endorsement" to show your support for Youth Art Month. |
Congratulations to the Wisconsin Youth Art Month Program for winning the Claire Flanagan Grand Award for two consecutive years. This is the highest YAM award from the National Art Education Association.
Regional Representatives & 2026 Exhibits
Exhibit: Jan. 26- Feb.14, 2026 Location: Crossman Gallery, UW-Whitewater Set-up: Jan. 24, 2026 9 am - 12 noon Reception: Feb. 14, 2026 Time: TBA Take down: Feb. 14, 2026 following reception. Mail/drop off artwork by Jan. 23, 2026 to: Natalie Kotnik Eagle Elementary 810 E Main Street Eagle, WI 53119 |
Exhibit: Jan. 31, 2026 (12 noon) - Feb. 14, 2026 Set Up: Jan. 31, 2026 10:00 am Reception: Feb. 14, 2026 11:00 am - 11:30 am Location: UW-Stout Robert S. Swanson Library & Learning Center Take down: Feb. 14, 2026 following reception. Mail / Drop off by Jan. 27, 2026 or bring artwork to set-up day: Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High School Attn: Sarah Fredrikson 1001 Knapp St Chetek, WI 54728 |
Exhibit: Jan. 24 - Feb 22, 2026 Location: The Neville Public Museum Reception: Jan. 24th, 2026 from 1pm-4pm Take down: Feb 24-28, 2026 Artwork to be picked up by Jill Bailey in coordination with museum reps. All artwork will be brought to the state event for pickup unless other arrangements are made. Mail/drop off artwork by Jan. 9, 2026 to: Wrightstown High School ATTN Jill Bailey 600 High St Wrightstown, WI 54180 Additional details: Each district should label boxed art according to grade level- Elementary, Middle, & High School. |
Exhibit: Jan 31 - February 14, 2026 Location: Steeple Gallery, 152 S 2nd St, Dorchester, WI 54425 Set-up: Jan. 31, 2026 9- 10 am Reception: February 14, 2026 12-1pm. Take down: February 14, 2026 following reception. Mail or deliver art by Jan. 28, 2026 to: Abbotsford Elementary School c/o Jill Fortin 510 W Hemlock Street Abbotsford, WI 54405 |
Exhibit: Feb. 3-21, 2026 Location: Black River Falls Public Library 222 Fillmore St. Black River Falls Set-up: Reception: Feb. 21, 2026 10 am - 12 noon Take down: Feb. 21, 2026 immediately following reception. Mail/drop off artwork by Jan. 26, 2026 to: Jen Dahl Black River Falls High School 166 Tiger Lane Black River Falls, WI 54615 |
Exhibit: Feb. 9- 15, 2026 Location: Common Wealth Gallery 100 S. Baldwin St. Madison, W Set Up: Feb. 7, 2026 from 10 am - 1 pm For those helping set-up, bring artwork and hammers/nails to hang the artwork or coordinate with Mandy. Reception: Feb. 15, 2026 from 12-3 pm. Take down: Feb. 15, 2026 immediately following reception. Mail artwork by Feb. 2, 2026 to: Mandy Zdrale 5702 Meadowood Dr. Madison, 53711 |
Congratulations to student artists who submitted flags for Youth Art Month.
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