YAM Spring Exhibition and Celebration

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Each year, districts across the state may submit artwork created by Pre-K through 12th grade student artists in Public and Private Schools which will be selected to be on display in the YAM Spring Exhibition at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin, Texas during the month of March. The exhibition is followed by an Awards Celebration at the end of the month recognizing Flag Design winners from elementary, middle and high school, highlighting the overall Flag Design which will represent Texas Youth Art Month for the year. Friends and family are invited to the Awards Celebration at The Bullock (date will be announced) to view the exhibit, recognize all of the amazing artists and enjoy some light refreshments.

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Submit 2024 - 2025 YAM Spring Exhibition Artwork

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• Online Registration opens Monday, November 4, 2024 - Friday, December 6, 2024
• *NEW* $12 per entry
• See Rules and Guidelines in the 2024-2025 YAM Book for details
• One entry per TAEA Member Teacher (submitted by designated District Representative)
• Upload the following to the designated District Representative digital shared drive (link accessible upon registration)
  • Artwork Permission Form — (English) (Spanish)
  • Universal Artwork Release Form — (English) (Spanish)
  • Artwork as a high-resolution JPEG — please refer to YAM's Photographing Artwork Entries (PDF) instructions to maximize the quality of the artwork you are submitting.
• After artwork has been juried and notification of selected artworks has been made, designated District Representatives will mail physical artwork to:
  Amber Forgey, TAEA Vice President Youth Art Month
  c/o Plano Senior High School
  2200 Independence Pkwy.
  Plano, TX 75075

Registration links will be available here Monday, November 4, 2024 - Friday, December 6, 2024.

Governor's Gallery

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Each year, the Office of the First Lady of Texas selects a group of artworks from the Youth Art Month Spring Exhibition to be showcased in the Governor's Business Office for one year. This year, 14 pieces will be displayed in both Mrs. Abbott and Governor Abbott's offices. The artworks are framed by TAEA, and student artists, families and teachers are invited to a private reception in their honor.

The celebration for the 2024 Governor's Gallery recipients will be held at the end of the 2024 school year.

Congratulations to the following districts whose students had artwork selected for the 2024 Governor's Gallery:

• Abilene ISD
• Alvin ISD
• Burleson ISD
• Carrollton-Farmers Branch
• Cedar Hill ISD
• Deer Park ISD
• Fort Bend ISD
• Garland ISD
• Hutto ISD
• Little Elm ISD
• McAllen ISD
• Round Rock ISD
• Spring Branch ISD

Click here to view the 2024 Governor's Gallery

 

YAM Calendar

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Please see the 2024-2025 YAM Book for a complete list of YAM dates.

Type	Dates	Event
August 2024
YAM	5 - Sep 6	TASA/TASB Exhibition Registration   More . . .
September 2024
YAM	27 - 29	TASA/TASB Convention - San Antonio   More . . .
November 2024
YAM	4 - Dec 6	YAM Spring Exhibition Registration   More . . .
December 2024
YAM	13	YAM Flags Designs Due   More . . .
March 2025
YAM	1 - 31	Youth Art Month   More . . .
June 2025
YAM	14	YAM Scrapbook Due   More . . .
September 2025
YAM	26 - 28	TASA/TASB Convention - Dallas   More . . .
September 2026
YAM	25 - 27	TASA/TASB Convention - Dallas   More . . .

Youth Art Month VP Contact Information

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Please contact your TAEA YAM Team if you have any questions. When sharing your YAM celebrations and events via Social Media, please tag TAEA at #txYAM.

Thank you for your support of Art Education and Youth Art Month!

Amber Forgey
TAEA Vice-President Youth Art Month
c/o Plano Senior High School
2200 Independence Pkwy.
Plano, TX 75075

Gretchen Bell-Young
TAEA Youth Art Month Facilitator