The Mercer County Youth Art Month Exhibit enjoyed continued success again this year at Artworks in Trenton. The exhibit opened on March 30th and highlighted student artwork ranging from K-12 from two private schools; Mercer Street Friends School and the Cambridge School, and the following five public school districts and multiple levels: East Windsor Regional School District, Ewing Township Schools, Hamilton Township Schools, Hopewell Valley Regional School District, and Lawrence Township Schools across the county. Prior to the exhibit opening, superintendents from four districts and one head of school signed proclamations declaring their support for Youth Art Month in Mercer County and the efforts of AENJ to promote the Arts in New Jersey.
There was a strong representation of Mercer County AENJ members including chairpersons Barbara Russo and Danielle Davis with educators Rosanna Bua, Tamika Diaz, Lora Marie Durr, Cheryl Eng, Robert Esposito Jr., Gay Hong Hua, Lauren Huchel, Gwyneth Jensen, Amy Kijowski, Heather Lisk, Melissa Mack, Carolyn McGrath, Alexandra Seervai, Rebecca Singleton, Mariagrace Welsh, Megan Wilson, and April Zilai. Over 200 student artists participated and there were nearly 230 works of art exhibited. The response was overwhelming as we had approximately 300 guests attend the show.
This years’ YAM theme, Made in New Jersey, was celebrated as visitors shared their talents by creating fingerprint art to take home. They also added their fingerprints to letters that spelled out the county name to be used in future Mercer County student art events.
Student Exhibitors each received a certificate of participation and at each grade level, Elementary, Middle, and High school, had a chance to win a door prize consisting of art supplies, some of which were supplemented by Col Art. Additionally, students received a handmade ceramic pin donated by the art department at Fisher Middle School in Ewing.
Light refreshments were provided for all visitors, some of which were donated by Wegmans in Princeton. Additional funds were provided by AENJ for refreshments, art supplies, and the awarded Certificates for students and participating educators.
With the continued support of AENJ, The chairs, participating art teachers, the students and their parents/guardians, and the generous donation of gallery space from Artworks, we are on a path to continuing a long standing tradition of student art exhibits with YAM in Mercer County.
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