Sponsored by the California Art Education Association

The annual Youth Art Month (YAM) exhibition will be held again at the Bakersfield Art Association for the month of May.

The show is Sponsored by the California Art Education Association which recognizes the accomplishments of art education in schools K-12.

Youth Art Month has a long history beginning in 1961 when the Art & Creative Materials Institute (ACMI) created Children’s Art Month as an event to emphasize the value to children from participating in visual art education. In 1969 the celebration expanded to include secondary school students. The Children’s Art Month event officially became known as Youth Art Month.

This year the local exhibition will feature student artwork from area high schools.

Students receiving awards from the local show will advance to state judging and state winners will be recognized at the annual conference for the National Art Education Association.

Bakersfield Art Association Presents:

The Kern High School Art Exhibit!

at the Bakersfield Art Association Art Center.

Our Featured High Schools for the December Wall Exhibition are:
Mira Monte High School

Centennial High School

This event is an eclectic celebration of diverse creative expressions from talented students.

The exhibition will feature works by Mira Monte High School students, including Brayan Castro, Charlotte Hackendahl, Darelly Mendoza, Delia Gonzales, Emily Jimenez, Maritza Campos, and Vienna Garcis, whose pieces were created under the guidance of their dedicated art teacher, Guadalupe Martinez.

Centennial High School will showcase a collection of remarkable works by students across beginning, intermediate, and advanced/AP art classes. These pieces were developed under the skilled instruction of teachers Yvette Stockton and Gabrielle McDuff, whose expertise has helped students explore and express their unique creative voices.

LISA MAYO is the coordinating teacher for this high school art project in partnership with the Bakersfield Art Center.

Lisa is an art teacher at Highland high school as well as the department chair. Art Teacher/VAPA Department Chair Highland High School

Contact information:

Lisa Mayo

Art Teacher/VAPA Department Chair

Highland High School

lisa_mayo@kernhigh.org

661-872-277

We cordially invite you to enjoy the exhibit at the BAA ART GALLERY 1607 19th ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA.

It's a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the artistic achievements of our students and celebrate the vibrant tapestry of creativity within our school community.

" Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to celebrate the boundless creativity flourishing within our school community.

Join us as we come together to honor the artistic achievements of our students and revel in the rich tapestry of inspiration and innovation."