Youth Art Month is here!
Youth Art Month at the Portland Museum of Art is an annual exhibition showcasing the incredible talent in Maine’s art education programs.
In collaboration with the Maine Art Education Association (MAEA), the PMA is honored to present artwork made by young artists in our communities. Youth Art Month is also an opportunity to highlight the art educators in our schools and the importance of and access to quality art programs. Art educators help to inspire and empower young artists, creating avenues for young artists to express their creativity, find their voice, and cultivate communication skills.
Youth Art Month shines a spotlight on the power of art, especially for youth. We hope that this one-month-long exhibition helps to garner support and advocacy for youth art access all year round.
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Youth Art Month is supported by the Onion Foundation, Sam L. Cohen Foundation, Sibley-Saltonstall Charitable Foundation, and the Peggy L. Osher Education Endowment at the Portland Museum of Art.
Corporate Support:
Exhibition open:
February 28–March 31, 2024 Lower Ground Floor of PMA and digitally
YAM Celebration Reception:
3:30–6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9
Schedule of events:
10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.: Free admission for Youth Art Month participants, their families, and teachers.
Please note: galleries will close at 6:30 p.m.
Celebrations in the Auditorium on the Lower Ground Floor of the PMA
3:30 p.m.: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade certificates ceremony
4:30 p.m.: 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade certificates ceremony
5:30 p.m.: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade certificates ceremony
To allow space for all participants and families, please only attend the Auditorium ceremony designated for your artist's grades. If your artist is in the 9th–12th category, you are welcome to view the exhibition before the 5:30 p.m. ceremony in the Auditorium.
For questions related to this event, please contact Meghan Quigley Graham mquigley@portlandmuseum.org
ARTWORK PICK UP DATES:
All pick-ups will take place at 99 Spring Street, the PMA’s Loading Dock. Anyone coming to the front door will be directed to the Loading Dock entrance at 99 Spring St.
April 5, 12 p.m.–4 p.m.
April 6, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
April 8, 12 p.m.–4 p.m.
*Any artwork left at the PMA after April 8th will be given to Elise Pelletier at Scarborough High School. You can arrange further pick up with Elise (epelletier@scarboroughschools.org).