In most states and local areas, art educators organize observances and seek the support and help of others in their schools and community, including businesspeople, other art teachers, parents, librarians, youth organization leaders, and others who have a genuine concern for quality art programs and who are willing to work with others in the school system or community. To find out what is happening in your state, contact your state's Chairperson. To obtain the name and address of your state YAM Chairperson, contact the Council for Art Education. You could also call the art departments of schools in your area to see if they already have events planned for Youth Art Month and to see how you can help. Or, if you have an idea for an event, let them know your ideas.
Art education does a lot of great things.
In reality, it provides students skills they will need as adults. Art education develops self-esteem and self expression, as well as appreciation for the work of others. It also develops critical thinking skills that will be important as children continue their education and as they enter the working world. These skills are learned best by students involved in art. We can make a world of difference for our children by keeping art in schools.