Artworks Trenton is proud to partner once again with AENJ to present the District 4 Youth Art Month Exhibition. This year’s exhibition is fully virtual due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but does not diminish the outstanding works of our young artists in Mercer County.
Youth Art Month 2022
Welcome to the District 4 Youth Art Month Exhibition, graciously hosted by Artworks Trenton. The collection of artwork on display represents K-12 students from Mercer, Monmouth, Middlesex, and Hunterdon counties. AENJ Member teachers have collected and submitted this impressive body of work to showcase their talents, thoughts, and resilient students. Though the exhibition is virtual, the work you see highlights the power of art to inspire, sustain and connect human beings during challenging times. We hope to bring a smile to your face as you explore this collection of artwork created by a diverse group of student artists.
Founded in 1961, Youth Art Month is a nationwide celebration of quality school art programs. The goals of Youth Art Month are to:
- Recognize art education as a viable factor in the total education curricular that develops citizens of a global society.
- Recognize art is a necessity for the full development of a better quality of life for all.
- Direct attention to the value of art education for divergent and critical thinking.
- Expand art programs in schools and stimulate new art programs.
- Encourage commitment to the arts by students, community organizations, and individuals everywhere.
- Provide additional opportunities for individuals of all ages to participate in creative art learning.
- Increase community, business and governmental support for art education.
- Increase community understanding and interest in art and art education through involvement in art exhibits, workshops, and other creative ventures.
- Reflect and demonstrate the goals of the National Art Education Association that work toward the improvement of art education at all levels.
To learn more about Art Educators of NJ (AENJ) and Youth Art Month, please visit www.aenj.org