AENJ Youth Art Month 2024

Welcome to the Mercer County Youth Art Month Exhibition, graciously hosted by Artworks Trenton.

The collection of artwork on display represents K-12 students from Mercer County. AENJ Member teachers have collected and submitted this impressive body of work to showcase their talented, thoughtful, and resilient students. 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 nation-wide 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