For those of you who do not know it- guess what March is?!? That’s right! It is Youth Arts Month (YAM)!
This tradition of celebrating the youth’s participation in the arts has been going on since 1961. Which makes us here at 8th Continent Soymilk very excited because it’s a chance for everyone to take a whole month to celebrate kids and their artistic development. Sometimes we take for granted how awesome kids are because of their wild imaginations.
Several people are celebrating YAM in their own way. Nationally, schools are holding flag design competitions, and selected designs will be flown in Washington, DC at the National Art Association Convention. In cities all over the US you can go to the local main libraries and see the community’s children displaying their art. You can help bring YAM to your kids by having an afternoon of crafts or drawing at home! You can also check with your school to see how they’re getting involved.
Related Links:
- The Importance of Art Education!
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