Supporting Art Education in Colorado

YAM Flag Competition 2023-2024

To promote Youth Art Month, the primary requirement is to recreate the State Flag.

Using the national theme, "Dream in Art," each state coordinates a flag design contest.

The winning design made into a flag for display in the Youth Art Month Museum at the

National Art Education Association (NAEA) annual National Convention.

The Theme for 2023-2024 is
"Dream in Art"

TO ENTER

    Artwork Drop-off: 

    THIS IS THE ONLY DROP OFF WINDOW THIS YEAR!

    • Friday Nov. 3rd from 10am-3:30pm at Beaver Run Resort, 620 Village Rd, Breckenridge, CO 80424
    • Drop art and paperwork at the YAM table located near the registration tables at Beaver Run Resort.

    • Please print and complete this form and label, and submit it with your artwork at this year's conference. This form must be fully completed with all student and teacher information in order to be entered into the contest. 

    ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER

    3:30pm on NOV. 3rd!

    Jury and Display Information: 

    • Judging will be held at pm on Friday, Nov. 3rd at 4:30pm.

    • Youth Art Month level winners will be announced at the Art Auction Friday, November 3rd.

    • Winner information will also be shared on Whova, email, and Instagram. 

    • Artwork will be displayed from Friday Nov. 3rd-Saturday Nov. 4th  at 4:30pm.  

    YAM Flag Competition 

    The 2023/2024 theme is “Dream in Art ”

    Youth Art Month is a celebration of the visual arts!

    Student exhibitions, public artworks, art festivals, and school events raise awareness and support of the visual arts to

    • Local and state education officials

    • Business and community leaders

    • State and federal legislators


    To promote Youth Art Month, the primary requirement is to recreate the State Flag. Using the national theme, Dream in Art, each state coordinates a flag design contest. The winning design is made into a flag for display in the Youth Art Month Museum at the National Art Education Association (NAEA) annual National Convention.


    To Enter: 

    Please print and complete this form and label,  and submit it with your artwork at this year's conference. This form must be fully completed with all student and teacher information in order to be entered into the contest. 






    More Information:

    Please Read below for basic important dates and information.

    Refer to Youth Art Month information on the CAEA website, in "Collage," and in email correspondence.

    Please Email us Caeayam@gmail.com.

    • Bring your student art to the CAEA Fall Conference at Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge, Colorado on Friday, November 3rd between 10 AM and 3:30 PM.THIS IS THE ONLY DROP OFF WINDOW THIS YEAR! 

    • Drop art and paperwork at the YAM table located near the registration tables at Beaver Run Resort.

    • Student work will be judged and photographed on Friday November 3rd at 4:30pm.

    • Youth Art Month level winners will be announced at the Art Auction Friday, November 3rd.

    • Artwork AND PRIZES will be taken home by the teacher directly from the Fall Conference; available Saturday November 4th. 

    • Prizes:

    Overall Winner student: $250

    Over all Winner Teacher: $500

    Elem., Middle and High Winners: $100 each

    Elem., Middle and High Winners Teacher: $250 each

    Blick gift cards will be awarded at conference. 

    • Artwork left behind on Sunday morning, November 5th will promptly be recycled. 

    • Copies of ALL submitted student work will be in the state slide show. If a physical show is possible we will keep you informed!

    • The winning flag will be displayed at the National conference.




    Important FAQ's

    Recommended artwork size (not required): 6 inches by 10 inches (6"x10") or 12 inches by 20 inches (12"x20"). If you have art with different dimensions that fits the theme please feel free to submit it, however it may be resized or cropped. 

    • If you cannot attend the CAEA Fall Conference, you may send your student work with someone with ALL correct labeling and paperwork:

    * Any student work that is not correctly labeled will not be hung or judged.

    * Artwork dropped off for the YAM show at the Fall Conference will be taken home by the teacher, you may send someone to retrieve the work or request that it be mailed to you at your cost, at the time of registration.

    * Please understand: Copies of artwork for the YAM Capitol Show and for the NAEA Convention will be high quality reproductions. The decision to show copied work comes from the experience of managing unclaimed pieces. It is HIGHLY INCONVENIENT to manage and store unclaimed artwork.

    * We are happy to work with you! Exercise good will towards those who take the time to plan and execute this show, as they also have their own programs to manage.


    Please Email caeayam@gmail.com.

      DISCLAIMERS

      Copies of artwork for the YAM Capitol Show and for the NAEA Convention will be high quality reproductions. The decision to show copied work comes from the experience of managing unclaimed pieces.

      It is HIGHLY INCONVENIENT to manage and store unclaimed artwork.

      Therefore it will be recycled if unclaimed or abandoned Sunday Nov. 6th.

      We are happy to work with you! Exercise good will towards those who take the time to plan and execute this show, as they also have their own programs to manage.

      Please Email caeayam@gmail.com for any additional questions or support. 

      2022-2023 YAM Winners Slideshow Below


      YAM Program Sponsored By CAEA 

      2021/22 Overall State Flag Winning Artwork
      Artist: Anna Mahlin
      Grade: 11
      School: Ridgway Secondary School, Ridgway, CO
      Teacher: Gin Randolph


      2021/22 Elementary Level Winning Artwork
      Artist: Riley H., Porter G., Sean J., Margarita H.,
      Grade: 4th
      School: Aurora Frontier K-8, Aurora, CO
      Teacher: McCauley


      2021/22 Middle School Level Winning Artwork
      Artist: Kalia Love,
      Grade: 6th
      School: Mountain Middle School, Durango, CO
      Teacher: Justine Sawyer



      2021/22 High School Level Winning Artwork
      Artist: Anna Mahlin
      Grade: 11
      School: Ridgway Secondary School, Ridgway, CO
      Teacher: Gin Randolph

      Questions? Want to get involved in Youth Art Month?

      Please contact Youth Art Month at caeayam@gmail.com.

      Share what you do!

      Each member is encouraged to share details about how they celebrate Youth Art Month with CAEA to be part of a national submission about Youth Art Month in our state. Please send any documentation and photos about your activities and events to caeayam@gmail.com to be included in our national report. Due by May 1, 2023



      EMAIL: caeaart@gmail.com         

      CALL or TEXT the Answering Service: 1-719-422-3599

      Mailing address: 

      Colorado Art Education Association  

      1838 Flintshire Street

      Colorado Springs, CO 80910


       

        

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