Art Show
Art teachers from Sidney, Anna, Houston, Fairlawn, and Botkins Schools are celebrating Youth Art Month throughout March 3rd-28th, at the Sidney Amos Memorial Public Library. Selected student artwork, ranging from kindergarten through twelfth grade, will be on display at the library for the entire month. Join us in honoring the arts and showcasing our students’ creative achievements by touring the exhibit throughout the library! There are four photos below previewing Houston students’ work.
Special thanks to the United Way Power Grant for allowing us to purchase portable hanging systems to display student art.
What is Youth Art Month?
Youth Art Month is an annual observance each March to emphasize the value of art education for all children and to encourage support for quality school art programs. Started in 1961 by the ACMI (Art and Craft Materials Institute) in cooperation with the NAEA, the program is administered by the Council for Art Education (CAE) and focuses on the following eight goals:
- To direct attention to the value of art education which develops divergent and critical thinking skills; multicultural awareness; and technical, communication, and expressive skills.
- To increase community, business, and governmental support for art education.
- To recognize that art is a necessity for the full development of better quality of life for all people.
- To expand art programs in schools and stimulate new ones.
- To increase community understanding and interest in art and art education through involvement in art exhibits, workshops, and other creative ventures.
- To provide additional opportunities for individuals of all ages to participate in creative art learning.
- To encourage commitment to the arts by students, community organizations, and individuals everywhere.
- To recognize art education as a viable component in the total education curricula that develops citizens of a global society.
