We are now accepting applications
If you are a youth artist (up to and including age 18) and would like to display your art for the month of March, please register your work using the button below.
Submission Deadline:
Thursday, February 15, 2024 by 11:59 PM
Gallery Reception:
First Friday March 1, 2024
Show Duration:
March 1 - March 31, 2024
Show Location:
St. Mary’s County Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop
22660 Washington St. Leonardtown, MD 20650
Artwork Guidelines:
Work may not exceed 36 inches in any direction.
Wall art must be framed with a sawtooth or wire hanger. Canvas pieces do not have to be framed.
Sculpture pieces must come with their own stand and will be considered on a case-by-case basis as our space is limited.
The work will be up for the whole month of March unless purchased by a customer. When a purchase is made, our customers will take their item(s) at the time of sale.
After the show ends you will be contacted by email from gallery@smcart.org to schedule a time for pick up at the beginning of April.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email the Gallery Manager at gallery@smcart.org
March is Youth Art Month
Youth Art Month (YAM) is an annual observance each March to emphasize the value of art for all children and to encourage public support for quality school art programs.
Established in 1961, YAM provides a forum for acknowledging skills that are not possible in other subjects. The Council for Art Education (CFAE), a sponsor of Youth Art Month, adopted the national theme, “Dream in Art.”
Art Education develops self-esteem, appreciation of the work of others, self-expression, cooperation with others, and critical thinking skills. All of these skills are vital to the success of our future leaders – our children.
Youth Art Month’s purposes are:
to direct attention to the value of art education which develops divergent and critical thinking, multicultural awareness, and technical, communication, and expressive skills.
to increase community, business and governmental support for art education.
to recognize that art is a necessity for the full development of better quality of life for all people.
to expand art programs in schools and stimulate new ones.
to increase community understanding and interest in art and art education through involvement in art exhibits, workshops, and other creative venues.
to provide additional opportunities for individuals of all ages to participate in creative art learning.
to encourage commitment to the arts by students, community organizations, and individuals everywhere.
to recognize art education as a viable component in the total education curricula that develops citizens of a global society.