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Congratulations to Wachaykeya Martin, the 2022 winner of our Utah YAM Flag Contest? Wachaykeya is an 8th grade student at Whitehorse. Her teacher is Georgiana Simpson.

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We are pleased to announce our Youth Art Month Flag winner for 2022.

This flag was designed by Wachaykeah Martin. an 8th-grade student at Whitehorse School. Her teacher is Georgiana Simpson. This is her artist statement: "Hello! I am Wachaykeah Martin and I made a banner for the state of Utah. I made this art piece by observing the things Utah is known for. I first did a lot of research. Then I planned out what it would look like. I tried to include as much information about Utah as possible. This art piece is important to me because it represents Utah, my home. The message I wanted to share was that success matters to make something big whether that is a state or a hobby."

Wachaykeay and her teacher will receive art supplies from BLICK and Sargent Art. Congratulations from UAEA!

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Thank you BLICK for your support of Youth Art Month in Utah!

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Thank you BLICK for your support of Youth Art Month in Utah!

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Elementary and Middle School flag winners really enjoyed all the wonderful art supplies!  Thank you to our sponsors!

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Here is a flyer that explains what Youth Art Month is and gives you a few ideas for creating a YAM celebration!  Join with us in Celebrating Youth Art Month in Utah!

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Sargent Art will provide art supplies for our winners! Thank you Sargent Art! We appreciate your long time support!

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https://flag.utah.gov/
Utah is designing a new flag and they want everyone to participate!  This is a great opportunity for you to promote this event in your classroom!

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Utah has long served as a meeting and mixing ground of diverse people from a variety of religious, cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds.

There was religious and cultural diversity among Indigenous peoples before Euro-American settlers arrived, and that diversity has only increased over time. Latter-day Saint pioneers in the nineteenth century came from various parts of the globe, including northern and western Europe, but also South Africa, India, Italy and the Pacific Islands. Both enslaved and free African Americans arrived in the Salt Lake Valley in 1847 and have been here ever since. Utah has a rich historical diversity of Asian Americans, Latin-Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Greek and Italian "new pioneers." Protestants, Catholics, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, Latter-day Saints, and those of other faiths or of no faith at all have also long called Utah home.

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Utah has long served as a meeting and mixing ground of diverse people from a variety of religious, cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds. There was religious and cultural diversity among Indigenous peoples before Euro-American settlers arrived, and that diversity has only increased over time.

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Congratulations to our Utah High School Winner, Elizabeth Owens. Elizabeth is a senior at Timpanogos High School.  Her teacher is Jolynn Jeppson Forman. Elizabeth will receive a variety of art supplies from Blick and Sargent Art.

Artist Statement:  "I first had the idea of puzzles to demonstrate the idea of 'art connects us'. Young and old, together as family and friends they can come together and build beautiful puzzles. Much like art, it doesn't matter who you are or where you're from, we can all do it and bring people together. I choose the scene with Delicate Arch because it's the first thing I think of that connects me to my family and to Utah. The beautiful scenery and spending time with others had been a big part of my life and many others who live here. It gives us pride for who we are and our community who can be just as beautiful together. I painted this with acrylic paint on a 12 x 18-inch puzzle."

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Kristy Carter created a banner to display at her school. She printed it on Vinyl so she could display it after year. Ask her for copy of her link so you can edit it to fit your own needs. This is an awesome idea!

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Our Middle School Youth Art Month winner is Elisa Hanae Martins Komido, a 6th-grade student at Sunrise Elementary.  "I combined some of the Utah state symbols with the country map and the shape of the state of Utah in addition to the flag colors. I love to draw, I like many colors and pay attention to details... I love art. I used paper in the dimensions 12” x 18” and pencils and crayons."

Elisa's teacher is Lori Pomeroy. They will both receive art supplies provided by BLICK and Sargent Art.  Congratulations!

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Shyann Lawrence Juab High School - Kristy Carter

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Our elementary winner for 2022 is Layla Salvesen, a 4th-grade student at Sunrise Elementary.  Her teacher is Lori Pomeroy.

Layla writes: "I chose cute mountains because Utah is known for its wonderful mountains.  I also put them holding hands because it makes them connect together and the theme of this picture is Art connects us. I created my art with pastel, gel pens, and markers."

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Jaida Sperry - Juab High  - Kristy Carter

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Audie Tomadakis - Juab High School - Kristy Carter

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Rachel Echols Juab High School - Kristy Carter.JPG

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Shyann Lawrence Juab High School - Kristy Carter

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The Utah Art Education Association coordinates and supports Youth Art Month Activities throughout Utah!

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Blick provided prizes for our Youth Art Month Flag Contest! The Flag Winner received $500 worth of art supplies and the teacher received $1000 worth of art supplies. The school age winners also received prizes! Thank you Blick!

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Tessa Astle Juab High School Art Connects Us

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Max 9th grade

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Conrad 8th grade

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Julia 8th grade

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Jordan, Grade 5
Teacher: Linnie Lindsay
George Washington Academy
St. George, UT

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Harrison, Grade 1
Teacher: Linnie Lindsay
George Washington Academy
St. George, UT

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Jonah, Grade 2
Teacher: Linnie Lindsay
George Washington Academy
St. George, UT

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Grade 2
Teacher: Linnie Lindsay
George Washington Academy
St. George, UT

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Alydia, Grade 1
Teacher: Linnie Lindsay
George Washington Academy
St. George, UT

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Lexi, Grade 5
Teacher: Linnie Lindsay
George Washington Academy
St. George, UT

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Emily, Grade 1
Teacher: Linnie Lindsay
George Washington Academy
St. George, UT

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Penelope, Grade 3
Teacher: Linnie Lindsay
George Washington Academy
St. George, UT

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Storytelling through Art: "A Whale of a Tale"

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Storytelling through Art: "A Whale of a Tale"

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Desmond, Grade 4
Teacher: Linnie Lindsay
George Washington Academy
St. George, UT

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Kian, Grade 3
Teacher: Linnie Lindsay
George Washington Academy
St. George, UT

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Students from Union High School painted little "postcard" paintings of some of the beautiful scenery throughout our great state!   

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Painting by Megan Allred, 12th grade.

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More watercolor postcards from Utah students!

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More watercolor postcards from Utah students!

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These little "postcard" size watercolor paintings capture the beauty of Utah! We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful state! Paintings were created by 9-12 grade students from Union High School.

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Union High School celebrated Youth Art Month with a school wide art display featuring almost 100 ceramic pieces and 24 panels of drawing and painting!

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Youth Art Month Participation - Georgiana Simpson

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https://www.utaharteducation.org/general-1-1
Our UAEA website has a page with information about YAM. We will post information here about upcoming contests and events.

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What is Youth Art Month?

Council for Art Education (CFAE) administers Youth Art Month at the national level. Festivities take place annually, traditionally culminating each March, to celebrate visual arts for grades K - 12. The Youth Art Month Program emphasizes the value of art education for all children, encourages support for quality school art programs, and promotes art material safety. Youth Art Month also provides a forum for recognizing skills developed through visual arts experiences that are not possible in other curriculum subjects. Started in 1961 through The Art & Creative Materials Institute, Inc. (ACMI) and in cooperation with the National Art Education Association (NAEA), Youth Art Month exists to:

1. Recognize art education as a viable factor in the total education curricula that develops citizens of a global society.
2. Recognize art is a necessity for the full development of better quality of life for all.
3. Direct attention to the value of art education for divergent and critical thinking.
4. Expand art programs in schools and stimulate new art programs.
5. Encourage commitment to the arts by students, community organizations, and individuals everywhere.
6. Provide additional opportunities for individuals of all ages to participate in creative art learning.
7. Increase community, business and governmental support for art education.
8. Increase community understanding and interest in art and art education through involvement in art exhibits, workshops, and other creative ventures.
9. Reflect and demonstrate the goals of the National Art Education Association that work toward the improvement of art education at all levels.

Please note that Council for Art Education is the national sponsor of Youth Art Month.

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General 1 — Utah Art Educators Association

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Council for Art Education (CFAE) administers Youth Art Month at the national level. Festivities take place annually, traditionally culminating each March, to celebrate visual arts for grades K – 12. The Youth Art Month Program emphasizes the value of art education for all children, encourages suppor…

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http://www.smofa.org/teacher-resources

Springville Museum of Art is one our our greatest Youth Art Month Resources!  Not only do they sponsor the amazing High School State Art Show, SMA also supports teachers with amazing lesson plans, classes, professional development opportunities and art prints!

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The Springville Museum of Art has a variety of FREE core curriculum-based resources available for elementary and secondary educators. Our poster sets, postcard size images, and lesson plans are specially designed by educators to help teachers incorporate the arts into their curriculum and connect students to the Museum's extensive permanent art collection.

These resources are made available by the Professional Outreach Programs in the Schools (POPS) with funding from the Utah State Legislature through the Utah State Board of Education.
(Our Poster and Postcard sets, and Lesson Plans will always be free of charge to Utah teachers. If you see any of these posters for sale or available for purchase anywhere please contact us so that we can take the appropriate legal action.)
For more details on these resources visit the links below.

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The Springville Museum of Art has a variety of FREE core curriculum-based resources available for elementary and secondary educators. Our poster sets, postcard size images, and lesson plans are specially designed by educators to help teachers incorporate the arts into their curriculum and connect students to the Museum's extensive permanent art collection.

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Youth Art Month is traditionally highlighted with Utah's amazing high school show!  This prestigious event showcases the best of Utah High School artists!

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Youth Art Month is traditionally highlighted with Utah's amazing high school show!  This prestigious event showcases the best of Utah High School artists!

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http://www.smofa.org/50th-high-school-art-show

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Mission Statement for Springville Museum of Art

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Mission Statement for Springville Museum of Art

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http://www.smofa.org/mission-statement

The Museum encourages our youth to develop into thoughtful individuals and caring human beings. We recognize the seed of potential within each individual, and we seek to nurture growth through the creative process, positive cultural values, an acquaintance with excellence, and a belief in the beauty of life. The Museum focuses on traditional aesthetic values through life-affirming Utah, Soviet, and American art.

Springville Museum of Art is Utah's Youth Art Month Flagship program and receives the endorsement of our Governor to celebrate the value of art education.

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1. The Springville Museum of Art reserves the right to refuse exhibition or collection of any work of art it believes does not uphold local Springville community standards and values. When necessary, the SMA Association Board of Trustees, representing the community's interest, will make this determination by vote of its members according to policy.

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As a visual art educator and a member of the UAEA board, I would like to endorse the YAM program! Youth Art Month is a beneficial program that offers a wonderful opportunity for teachers and students!  It's a powerful tool to help with emotional growth and expression.  Seeing all the artwork is inspiring and fulfilling for the students and teachers!  The YAM program helps others to share their talents and feel successful!

Sincerely,

Jacquelin Webster

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March 24, 2022 - A Date to Create!  The Utah Division of Arts and Museums sponsored a class in how to create Ukrainian East Eggs. 

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Part of our Youth Art Month Celebration this year was to gather artistic ideas for Utah's new flag. This is a nearpod lesson developed by Erinne Roundy as she taught flag making ideas to teachers at workshops throughout the state. Teachers can use this lesson to teach the principles of good flag-making for our YAM flag contests!

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2_16_22 Final - MORE THAN A FLAG _ Nearpod (1)

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CELEBRATE YOUTH ART MONTH

Art is everywhere! Art is inspirational!  Art Connects Us! Each day art can improve our mood and our health.
Art can help us emotionally and intellectually even when life is unsure, or full of anxiety and challenges.
Creative activities can relieve stress, help us communicate, and slow mental decline. Research shows that
art literally makes us feel better. In an article in Edutopia, “Why Arts Education Is Crucial, and Who’s Doing It Best.”
Fran Smith states,  “Arts education solves problems. Years of research show that it's closely linked to almost
everything that we as a nation say we want for our children and demand from our schools: academic achievement,
social and emotional development, civic engagement, and equitable opportunity.
Involvement in the arts is associated with gains in math, reading, cognitive ability, critical thinking, and verbal skill.
Art tells a story that inspires introspection, and forms connections with others that help us understand differences.
Throughout history, art has helped people to promote peace, gain self understanding, and brought comfort
during tragedy.”  Now more than ever we need art to connect us!
So, as a community, a school, a classroom, or at home - discover connections, make art, and celebrate your creativity!

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We enjoyed learning about how to live a full artistic life!  Spring Conference helps us celebrate Arts Education and that is an important part of YAM!

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Keynote Speaker for UAEA Spring Conference - March 26, 2022

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Keynote Speaker for UAEA Spring Conference - March 26, 2022

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We focused on taking care of ourselves as teachers so we can be more effective! educators! 

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Artist Trading Cards - UAEA Spring Conference

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Artist Trading Cards - UAEA Spring Conference