ArtLab Gallery
Y.A.M. ( Youth Art Month) – AENJ
Curator: Barbara Russo
March 12 – April 13
Opening Reception: March 30, 12-3pm
Each year, YAM Mercer County exhibits at Artworks. It gives students a chance to see their art hung in a gallery setting. This year’s exhibition is curated by Barbara Russo, Teacher at Hightstown High School.
Youth Art Month exists to:
- Recognize art education as a viable factor in the total education curriculum that develops citizens of a global society.
- Recognize art is a necessity for the full development of 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.
