And That's a Wrap for NJ YAM in 2019!

💞  It was an amazing year for Youth Art Month and Art Education in New Jersey 💞

In September, New Jersey became the first state in nation to give all students access to arts education in its public schools. 

New Jersey's YAM program was the recipient the 2018-2019 Claire Flanagan (Grand) Award from the Council for Art Education!  We are incredibly honored to be recognized.  We would like to express our most sincere appreciation and thanks to Past President Becky Finch, the Board, and staff members at CFAE for the recognition.  The success of New Jersey's Youth Art Month Program would not be possible without the support of many, including our hundreds of AENJ Members and the thousands of student artists and their families throughout the state. 

We appreciate the support of AENJ's Executive Board: Lisa Conklin (President), Lora Durr (President Elect), Jane Graziano (Immediate Past President), Gene Neglia (Secretary), and Barbara Russo (Treasurer).  

We also appreciate the support of AENJ's Board of Directors: Debbie Greh (Executive Director), Teri Trumpbour & Sue Catrone (Advocacy/Outreach), Larissa Danowitz & Megan Richards (Advisory Council), Antonia Germanos (Communications), and Tamika Diaz (Membership).  

Lastly, we would like to acknowledge and recognize the support our dedicated YAM County Chairs for the 2018-2019 School Year: Lisa Confora & Kathy Nichols (Atlantic/Cape May), Jen O’Brien & Teneley Escoffery (Bergen), Ellen Hargrove (Burlington/Camden), Katina Lampropoulos, Patty Nehrbauer, & Aaron Weber (Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem), Cathy Kondreck (Essex), Martha Garcia & Kelly Wenz (Hudson), Leigh Kermizian & Barbara Weinstein (Hunterdon/Warren), Danielle Davis & Barbara Russo (Mercer), Susan Catrone & Kristen Barth (Middlesex), Colleen Ford & Alison Farrington (Monmouth), Pamela Dean & Elizabeth Wassel (Morris/Sussex), Jenna Beverly, Stephanie Kitzmiller, & Dawn Wagner (Ocean), Lisa Miller (Passaic), Susan Bivona & Lisa Conklin (Somerset), Charlotte Banks, Joanna Netta, & Carrie Russoniello (Union).  Without the hard work and dedication of these professionals, the success of New Jersey's Youth Art Month program would not be possible.

We are deeply grateful for this honor.  We ask for your continued support as we look for new ways to improve our Youth Art Month program, and to advocate for our student artists as we "Take a Journey Through Art".  We are looking forward to working with all of the above mentioned parties, new county YAM chairs, and Linda Kieling, current CFAE President.  

Stay tuned for big things to celebrate New Jersey's 60th year observing Youth Art Month!

State YAM Saturday

Happy State YAM Saturday!  We're back with more pictures! On March 8, we celebrated our most talented students at out Youth Art Month Receptions. These are the last images from last year's State YAM Reception and Exhibition.  Again, a huge thank you to Roger and his team from Defining Studios for making these wonderful memories possible! Email us at yam@aenj.org or check us out on Instagram @aenjyam.

State YAM Throwback

Throwback YAM Thursday - We're back with more pictures! On March 8, we celebrated our most talented students at out Youth Art Month Receptions. Here are more pictures from the State YAM Reception and Exhibition. Please check the blog from time to time, as new images will be going up periodically. This will continue until all of the 300+ pictures from the event are posted. Thank you to Roger and his team from Defining Studios for making these wonderful memories possible! Email us at yam@aenj.org or check us out on Instagram @aenjyam.

YAM Throwback Thursday

Throwback YAM Thursday - We're back with more pictures! On March 8, we celebrated our most talented students at out Youth Art Month Receptions. Here are more pictures from the State YAM Reception and Exhibition. Please check the blog from time to time, as new images will be going up periodically. This will continue until all of the 300+ pictures from the event are posted. Thank you to Roger and his team from Defining Studios for making these wonderful memories possible! Email us at yam@aenj.org or check us out on Instagram @aenjyam.

New for 2020 - Digitally Endorse Youth Art Month!

New for 2020!!  

We will be accepting Digital YAM Endorsements!

To digitally endorse March as Youth Art Month, please click on the link below and enter your information. 

https://forms.gle/LiKwCbs7V926nZy69

We also gladly accept paper copies of this Endorsement Form, as well as Proclamations.  

We appreciate any and all support of our Youth Art Month Program.  

💖💖💖💖 Thank you for endorsing New Jersey's Youth Art Month Program 💖💖💖💖

Throwback YAM Thursday

Throwback YAM Thursday - We're back with more pictures! On March 8, we celebrated our most talented students at out Youth Art Month Receptions. Here are more pictures from the State YAM Reception and Exhibition. Please check the blog from time to time, as new images will be going up periodically. This will continue until all of the 300+ pictures from the event are posted. Thank you to Roger and his team from Defining Studios for making these wonderful memories possible! Email us at yam@aenj.org or check us out on Instagram @aenjyam.

State YAM Sunday

Happy State YAM Sunday - We're back with more pictures! On March 8, we celebrated our most talented students at out Youth Art Month Receptions. Here are more pictures from the State YAM Reception and Exhibition. Please check the blog from time to time, as new images will be going up periodically. This will continue until all of the 300+ pictures from the event are posted. Thank you to Roger and his team from Defining Studios for making these wonderful memories possible! Email us at yam@aenj.org or check us out on Instagram @aenjyam.