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.
Registration links will be available here Monday, November 4, 2024 - Friday, December 6, 2024.
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:
Click here to view the 2024 Governor's Gallery
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 . . . |
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
Click any image to see more information about the artwork.