Around the State State Sunday - MKMECC & MPES Students Celebrate First Reponders

Our latest YAM Participation Post comes from Michelle Harpster. Michelle is an art teacher at Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center and Mountain Park Elementary in Berkeley Heights, NJ. 

Michelle writes: "As a means to spread positivity and give thanks to our first responders and essential workers during this trying time, Berkeley Heights art students from Mary Kay McMillin and Mountain Park Elementary created artwork and special thank you notes for first responders and those helping during the COVID-19 crisis. Once their work was completed, the students emailed their images and I compiled them into multiple collage spreads. Working alongside Cioffi's Deli and Pizza of Springfield and The Salad House of Westfield, Morristown, and Millburn, over 60, 22x14 inch cards containing student art are being delivered along with meals to various hospitals around the state: Saint Barnabas Medical Center Overlook Hospital Morristown Hospital University Hospital of Newark Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hackensack University Medical Center Christ Hospital in Jersey City Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Trinitas Medical Center in Elizabeth."

You can see their work on our district website in Virtual Art Galleries: https://www.bhpsnj.org/Page/11128 

Article: https://www.tapinto.net/towns/berkeley-heights/sections/education/articles/berkeley-heights-students-create-thank-you-cards-delivered-with-meals-to-hospitals-around-the-state

Congratulations Michelle and the art students of Mary Kay McMillin and Mountain Park Elementary!

How are you celebrating Youth Art Month? What special events are you hosting in your classroom, school, or district? Are you planning any art activities within your community? Are you hosting any art-related PD sessions for your colleagues? Are you currently planning an art show for parents? We want to recognize you and your accomplishments! Please let us know how you celebrate/observe Youth Art Month by completing this google form: https://forms.gle/tYhTWjPxKaZ76os47

What events have you facilitated digitally, or online, as a result of this new way of life?  We would love to know!  Your participation is greatly appreciated! Please fill out this google form to share your news: https://forms.gle/KcjmMtDDFaowF8ST6

Check back to our blog: https://yamnj.blogspot.com/ and IG to see if your event is featured!

Sunday Student Artist Spotlight: Madison B.!

This week's Student Artist Spotlight is Madison B.!

Madison is an 12th grader at Somerville High School in Somerville. Her art teacher is Lisa Conklin.

In regards to her Journey Though Art, Madison writes, "My journey through art has allowed me to develop a creative side to think outside of the box while practicing self-expression. I'm someone who has always struggled with confidence, but art has made me more proud to present my work ethic. Art is my resort of escaping all of the stress and chaos that comes with your typical teenage years. Relying on it has made me more willing to branch out of my comfort zone and strengthen my own skills. I've learned so much and have become so interested that one day I hope to pursue these skills into a profession that best suits me."

Congratulations, Madison!

If you would like to recognize your student artist for our spotlight segment, please fill out the google form: https://forms.gle/3mnwMBoVJoaqbuph6

State YAM Saturday

Happy State YAM Saturday! On March 6, we celebrated some of our most talented students at our Youth Art Month Receptions in Trenton. Here are some images from the State YAM Reception and Exhibition that we were fortunate enough to have celebrated just a weeks ago. A tremendous thank you to photographer Andrew James Irving for joining us, and for making these wonderful memories possible! Please check back next week for more pictures!

Around the State Sunday - Joseph Batton School No. 4 Displays YAM Art Gallery

Our latest YAM Participation Post comes from Kristine D. Downey. Kristine is an art teacher at Joseph Battin School No. 4 in Elizabeth, NJ. 

Kristine D. Downey writes: "We celebrated YAM with an art gallery during Read Across America week highlighting our special education students!"

Congratulations Kristine and the art students of Joseph Battin School No. 4!

How are you celebrating Youth Art Month? What special events are you hosting in your classroom, school, or district? Are you planning any art activities within your community? Are you hosting any art-related PD sessions for your colleagues? Are you currently planning an art show for parents? We want to recognize you and your accomplishments! 

Please let us know how you celebrate/observe Youth Art Month by completing this google form: 

https://forms.gle/tYhTWjPxKaZ76os47

Sunday Student Artist Spotlight: Alex C.!

This week's Student Artist Spotlight is Alex C.

Alex is a 12th grader at Sparta High School in Sparta.  His art teacher is Christy Graham.

In regards to his Journey Though Art, Alex writes, "After my three years of learning photoshop and manual camera modes, I now have the opportunity to combine my love for photography and the outdoors in unique ways. I love everything about capturing motion."

Congratulations, Alex!

If you would like to recognize your student artist for our spotlight segment, please fill out the google form: https://forms.gle/3mnwMBoVJoaqbuph6

Happy State YAM Saturday!

Happy State YAM Saturday! On March 6, we celebrated some of our most talented students at our Youth Art Month Receptions in Trenton. Here are some images from the State YAM Reception and Exhibition that we were fortunate enough to have celebrated just a few short weeks ago. A tremendous thank you to photographer Andrew James Irving for joining us, and for making these wonderful memories possible! Please check back next week for more pictures!

 

Student Artist Spotlight: Nora G.!

A Special Student Artist Spotlight for today is Nora G.!

Nora G. is an 8th grader at Bunker Hill Middle School in Washington Township, NJ. Her art teacher is Bethany Franz. 

In regards to her Journey Though Art, Nora writes, "I went to a catholic school up to seventh grade, so I never have really gotten into art until then. When I joined Mrs. Franz's class last year, she really taught good strategies for doing different types of art. When I got into TA, I really enjoyed and easily understood new concepts. "

Congratulations, Nora!

If you would like to recognize your student artist for our spotlight segment, please fill out the google form: https://forms.gle/3mnwMBoVJoaqbuph6

Student Artist Spotlight: Daniel F.

A Special Student Artist Spotlight for today is Daniel F. 

Daniel is an 8th grader at Bunker Hill Middle School in Washington Township, NJ. His art teacher is Bethany Franz. 

In regards to his Journey Though Art, Daniel writes, "At a young age, my parents always wanted me and my older brother to be coloring or drawing, or something with the arts. As we got older my brother and I continued to draw. We took art classes and my brother started joining art clubs and taking art classes. I followed in his footsteps, and I am taking art classes at my school now. I like art because it is a way to help me relax. With all the school work and other things, I don't get as much down time. When I draw it releases stress and makes me feel happy. And when I make something bad, I can just erase it and start over. When I make something good, I feel really accomplished and proud of it. Art makes you feel like you are in another world."

Congratulations, Daniel!

If you would like to recognize your student artist for our spotlight segment, please fill out the google form: https://forms.gle/3mnwMBoVJoaqbuph6

2020 Union County Digital YAM Exhibit

Check out the 2020 Union County YAM Exhibit! 

Thank you to County Chairwomen Carrie, Charlotte, and Joanna for making this possible!

Yoga!

Join Bergen County YAM Chair Tenley Escoffery today (and every Thursday throughout April) at 3:00 pm for YOGA!

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/347010922?pwd=aEJuZi94NFI3R1dkWlRlNmtHa2oxUT09

Call for Virtual Art Exhibits!

In response to COVID-19, many events are now happening virtually.  Some teachers have posted their student's work online.  Some teachers have created and hosted virtual gallery tours.  What events have you facilitated digitally, or online, as a result of this new way of life?  We would love to know!  Your participation is greatly appreciated!

Please fill out this google form to share your news: https://forms.gle/KcjmMtDDFaowF8ST6

Check back to our blog: https://yamnj.blogspot.com/ and IG to see if your event is featured!

Around the State Sunday - Ocean Gate School Unveils Mural!

Our latest YAM Participation Post comes from Michelle Dillon.  Michelle is an art teacher at Ocean Gate School in Ocean Gate, NJ. 

Michelle writes: "Unveiling Ceremony of Mosaic Mural. Students' ceremony was during the school day. Adults from the community will be invited for an unveiling ceremony on March 10, 2020. Every child in the school made tiles and helped place them into the mosaic. It was interdisciplinary, focusing on native species. It took 5 months to complete, working with an Artist-In-Residence from Perkins Center for the Arts and using a Title IV State grant."

Congratulations Michelle and the art students of Ocean Gate School!

How are you celebrating Youth Art Month? What special events are you hosting in your classroom, school, or district? Are you planning any art activities within your community? Are you hosting any art-related PD sessions for your colleagues? Are you currently planning an art show for parents? We want to recognize you and your accomplishments! 

Please let us know how you celebrate/observe Youth Art Month by completing this google form: 

https://forms.gle/tYhTWjPxKaZ76os47

Sunday Student Artist Spotlight: Kylie M.!

This week's Student Artist Spotlight is Kylie M.!

Kylie is a 12th grader at Somerville High School in Somerville, NJ.  Her art teacher is Susan Shelton. 

In regards to her Journey Though Art, Kylie writes, "My journey through art has allowed my to view everything through different angles. When people see something one way, art allows me to show others and myself the endless meaning and understanding of everyday things. My journey through art is a day by day learning experience that I continue to seek out for my future."

Congratulations, Kylie!

If you would like to recognize your student artist for our spotlight segment, please fill out the google form: https://forms.gle/3mnwMBoVJoaqbuph6

Happy State YAM Saturday!

Happy State YAM Saturday! On March 6, we celebrated some of our most talented students at our Youth Art Month Receptions in Trenton. Here are some images from the State YAM Reception and Exhibition that we were fortunate enough to have celebrated just a few short weeks ago. A tremendous thank you to photographer Andrew James Irving for joining us, and for making these wonderful memories possible! Please check back next week for more pictures!