Camden County YAM Exhibit

This year’s Camden County Youth Art Month celebration included a month long exhibit held at the Cherry Hill Public Library. The library graciously donated their gallery space for the event. The library is a very busy place and the student’s artwork was viewed seven days a week by hundreds of people daily. Students, their families and friends as well as their art teachers attended a reception held at the library on Tuesday evening March 9th where students received a certificate for participating in the event.

Burlington County YAM Exhibit

This year the Burlington County YAM was on exhibit at the North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School located in Wrightstown NJ. This exhibit had a spacious lobby along with showcases for 3D art work this year!
The closing reception was held Friday Evening March 26th with awards, light refreshments and an Art Palette shape cake! Over 250 people were in attendance.
Burlington County Chair Pat Carper-Brown along with her two co-chairs Kathleen Cunningham and Sherry Springsteen want to thank everyone who helped make this another successful YAM!

Bergen County YAM Exhibit

This year many proud teachers, principals, board members, parents, students, and more participated in this years 2010 Youth Art Month opening reception on Thursday night, March 11th at IKEA, Paramus. Students volunteered to help out with hand-painting, free-time drawing table, and more. Children were so excited to draw with the volunteers and have their hand/face painted. Teachers, students, parents, and staff at IKEA helped out with donating refreshments. Park Avenue Bakery in East Rutherford also provided us with wraps and snacks.
The Bergen County Executive, Dennis McNerney, visited and commended all schools and teachers who participated with YAM 2010. Schools and teachers all received certificates for putting all efforts together in order to create this huge county show.
“Thank you to all of the Bergen County teachers for putting the time and effort for this huge and important event dedicated to the Arts”. Genecie Camacho-Azzollini

Atlantic and Cape May YAM Exhibit

Atlantic/Cape May County Youth Art Month Exhibit 2010 was held at the Noyes Museum of Art in Oceanville, NJ. The Noyes Museum has graciously opened their student gallery to YAM for the past several years. There were over 260 in attendance. The Youth Art Gallery was alive with artists, their families and friends. The event was also attended by Atlantic County Special Services Superintendent, Lizbeth Buoro, who commented, “Wonderful exhibition- What talented artists!” AENJ’s Barbra Calvo and Jude Harzer were on hand to lend support and aided greatly in taking photos and extending warm welcome to all guests. Guests snacked on food and drinks donated by participating teachers, businesses, and organizations. Students received beautiful certificates designed and donated by graphic artist William Ezell. Students were also recognized for their achievements by Cape May County Senator Jeff Van Drew as they each received a signed commendation. Atlantic County Senator James Whelan personally came to congratulate the student artists. The Sweeney family of Atlantic County summed up the days events in their comment “Love this show!”





On March 6, 2010, AENJ board members, Barbara Calvo and Jude Harzer attended the Atlantic and Cape May Counties’ YAM exhibit to support students and educators alike. Held at the Noyes Museum in Oceanville, NJ, the show featured works from 11 schools and 136 students. Impressive recycled object sculptures, cast paper multicultural masks and Pop Art tempera self portraits were some of the works that were included in the YAM student display.
YAM county co- chairs, Kathy Nichols and Lisa Confora, helped to arrange the event with assistance from colleagues, students and other volunteers. Senator James Whelan was among the many guests who attended this year’s exhibit. Another special guest : Senator Jeff Van Drew ,was unable to attend but sent a signed commendation for each of the participating student artists. Administrators such as Atlantic County Special Services School District Superintendent, Ms. Elizabeth Buoro ,colleagues, family, and friends joined to celebrate the successes of the many young artists that were represented in this show.
After viewing the YAM exhibit, guests enjoyed an abundance of delicious refreshments and were able to view the Noyes Museum special galleries which included an exhibition of works by Susan Reese Horvitz and Robert Roesch entitled, “Transduction: Myths of The Sea and The Solar Boat”, and a group clay artist exhibit entitled: Mish Mash Strikes Back:
Contemporary Clay Redefined.
Congratulations to all of our Atlantic and Cape May County students for sharing their beautiful Art . The entire display reflected the passion and high level of quality art education that exists in these NJ schools. Bravo!

Sussex County YAM

On April 1, 2009, students, teachers and administrators packed the Sussex County Courthouse complex to view beautiful artwork created by Sussex County's talented artists. Drawings, paintings and collages transformed the interior of the public gallery into one filled with color and design.

There was standing room only as the public enjoyed refreshments and viewed over 170 pieces of artwork. Many thanks to all of Sussex County's hardworking art teachers who make this all possible and to State Assemblywoman Alison Litell McHose for attending the festivities.

Essex County YAM

The Essex County YAM festivities were once again held at the Essex County Hall of Records in Newark, NJ. Joseph DiVincenzo, Essex County Executive, once again helped sponsor the event and support the arts in Essex County. It was a wonderful exhibit that was well attended by students, their families, their art teachers and superviors...even assemblywomen!
The families walked around and viewed the artwork that was located in the welcoming room of the Hall of Records. At noon, an awards presentation began with the many very important speakers. Each school was recognized and official photos were taken by the Essex County Press Office.

A special thanks to Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the following supporters for making this YAM Exhibit wonderful:

Chief of Staff Philip B. Alagia, Deputy Chief of Staff and NJ State Senator M. Teresa Ruiz, Deputy Chief of Staff William D. Payne, Constituent Services Director Joyce L. Goldman, Scheduler Ana Santos, County Administrator Joyce Wilson Harley, Esq., Assistant County Administrator Sheila Y. Oliver, Essex County Sheriff & Coordinator of Emergency Management Armando B. Fontoura, Senator Nia H. Gill, Assemblyman Thomas P. Giblin, and Assemblywoman Sheila Y. Oliver.

Atlantic & Cape May Counties' YAM

Linda Devlin attended the Atlantic County Cape May YAM Show at the Noyes Museum. The show was wonderful. Sharon Reustle does such a wonderful job organizing this event; her students even help hang the show. Below is a picture of Sharon with her student helpers.
Student artists and parents wondered around looking at their artwork and were able to take advantage of four other galleries filled with art work by David Ahlsted, and an exhibit titled National Association of Women Artists: Celebrating 120 Years.

The Atlantic and Cape May Counties' YAM has their own gallery and art work literally goes from floor to ceiling and back again. This show was interesting because there was a sound presence of art work created by high school students. Nice to see!

Linda Devlin, AENJ President, stated "I believe this is the last YAM show that I know of. I really have enjoyed my YAM journey across the state of NJ. Next year I promise to try and get to more exhibits. I am impressed by the great work done by our students and the amazing job of the YAM Chairs! Carrie I thank you on behalf of AENJ for the wonderful leadership you provided for these chairs. Your dedication to Advocacy is astounding."