YOUTH ART MONTH IN NJ: January 2020

Monday, January 20, 2020

Congratulations Liliana!

Congratulations to Liliana Maragliano-Terhune! Her design was chosen as a winner for AENJ's 2020 Youth Art Month Poster Design Contest! Our Theme was "Take a Journey Through Art!" Seven winning designs were chosen from 250 entries! Liliana's design will be replicated on the invitation that will be mailed to the elementary and middle school student artists, teachers, and families; who will be recognized at our State YAM Exhibition and Reception. This will take place at the State House in Trenton on March 6, 2020.

Thank you Sargent Art, who provided art supplies as student and teacher prizes! Liliana will receive an assortment of art supplies worth $150 retail value. Her art teacher, Tenley Escoffery, will receive an assortment of art supplies worth $250 retail value.

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Congratulations Reet!

Congratulations to Reet Kampani! Her design was chosen as a winner for AENJ's 2020 Youth Art Month Poster Design Contest! Our Theme was "Take a Journey Through Art!" Seven winning designs were chosen from 250 entries! Reet's design will be replicated on two billboards that will be installed to celebrate YAM in New Jersey. One will be placed in Edison, which is Reet's hometown. The other will be placed near the State House in Trenton.

Thank you Sargent Art, who provided art supplies as student and teacher prizes! Reet will receive an assortment of art supplies worth $150 retail value. Her art teacher, Sherry Yee, will receive an assortment of art supplies worth $250 retail value.

Congratulations Talia!

Congratulations to Talia Metcalf! Her design was chosen as a winner for AENJ's 2020 Youth Art Month Poster Design Contest! Our Theme was "Take a Journey Through Art!" Seven winning designs were chosen from 250 entries! Talia's design will be replicated on a flag to represent New Jersey at @naea2020 as part of the CFAE YAM Museum from March 26-28. After NAEA, the flag will be given to a County YAM Chair, who will display the flag at next year's event. The original piece will be displayed at the State YAM Reception, at the State House in Trenton on March 6.

Thank you Sargent Art, who provided art supplies as student and teacher prizes! Talia will receive an assortment of art supplies worth $150 retail value. Her art teacher, Pamela DeRose, will receive an assortment of art supplies worth $250 retail value.

Congratulations Michelle!

Congratulations to Michelle Liu! Her design was chosen as a winner for AENJ's 2020 Youth Art Month Poster Design Contest! Our Theme was "Take a Journey Through Art!" Seven winning designs were chosen from 250 entries! Michelle's design will be replicated onto a button. The buttons will be gifted to the students whose work will be selected for the State Youth Art Month Festival in Trenton on March 6.

Thank you Sargent Art, who provided art supplies as student and teacher prizes! Michelle will receive an assortment of art supplies worth $150 retail value. Her art teacher, Alison Paolello, will receive an assortment of art supplies worth $250 retail value.

Congratulations Kwadwo!

Congratulations to Kwadwo Boateng! His design was chosen as a winner for AENJ's 2020 Youth Art Month Poster Design Contest! Our Theme was "Take a Journey Through Art!" Seven winning designs were chosen from 250 entries! Kwadwo's design will be replicated onto a YAM Poster, which shows all the 2020 winners and important YAM information. The posters will be mailed to all AENJ members to kick off our YAM Celebrations. Kwadwo's piece will also be on display at the State Youth Art Month Festival in Trenton on March 6.

Thank you Sargent Art, who provided art supplies as student and teacher prizes! Kwadwo will receive an assortment of art supplies worth $150 retail value. His art teacher, Lori DeCoite, will receive an assortment of art supplies worth $250 retail value.

Congratulations Sofia!

Congratulations to Sofia Moattari! Her design was chosen as a winner for AENJ's 2020 Youth Art Month Poster Design Contest! Our Theme was "Take a Journey Through Art!" Seven winning designs were chosen from 250 entries! Sofia's design will be replicated on to t-shirts that will be be given to the school student artists who will be recognized at our State YAM Exhibition and Reception, which will take place at the State House in Trenton on March 6, 2020.

Thank you Sargent Art, who provided art supplies as student and teacher prizes! Sofia will receive an assortment of art supplies worth $150 retail value. Her art teacher, Tracey Gale, will receive an assortment of art supplies worth $250 retail value.

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Congratulations Jessica!

Congratulations to Jessica Zhang! Her design was chosen as a winner for AENJ's 2020 Youth Art Month Poster Design Contest! Our Theme was "Take a Journey Through Art!" Seven winning designs were chosen from 250 entries! Jessica's design will be replicated on the invitation that will be mailed to the high school student artists, teachers, and families; who will be recognized at our State YAM Exhibition and Reception. This will take place at the State House in Trenton on March 6, 2020.

Thank you Sargent Art, who provided art supplies as student and teacher prizes! Jessica will receive an assortment of art supplies worth $150 retail value. Her art teacher, Denise Desiderio, will receive an assortment of art supplies worth $250 retail value.