Huntsville Museum of Art Celebrates
Youth Art Month with 38th Annual YAM Exhibition

 

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Huntsville Museum of Art (HMA) is excited to announce the 38th annual Youth Art Month (YAM) exhibition, celebrating the creativity of young artists from North Alabama. The exhibition will showcase nearly 200 works of art created by students from kindergarten through grade 12 from various area schools. YAM 2025: Exhibition for Youth Art Month will be on display from February 23 to February 27, 2025.

In addition to the YAM exhibition, the museum will feature three other special showcases on Sunday, February 23: the Juried Art Teachers’ Biennial, the Congressional Art Competition and the VAA: Visual Arts Achievement Program District V Blue Ribbon Finalists exhibitions.

HMA invites the community to join in celebrating North Alabama’s young artists alongside special guests, including Mayor Tommy Battle, Congressman Dale Strong, and Kaci Norman, Arts in Education Program Manager with the Alabama State Council on the Arts. To mark the occasion, admission will be free for all visitors on Sunday, February 23, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Award presentations for the VAA Blue Ribbon Finalists and the Congressional Art Competition will take place at 2 p.m. in the Great Hall. Visitors can also enjoy live artist demonstrations from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., where artists will showcase different techniques in their chosen mediums.

“We are thrilled to feature the incredible work of these talented young artists,” said HMA Education Director Laura Smith. “This exhibition is not just about showcasing their creativity but also about highlighting the importance of art education and giving kids a platform to express themselves.”

Youth Art Month is a national observance celebrated each March to emphasize the importance of art education and encourage public support for strong school art programs. The YAM 2025 exhibition is supported by The National Art Education Association, Alabama Art Education Association, Alabama Arts Alliance, Alabama State Department of Education, and the Huntsville-Madison County Art Education Association.

 

Exhibition Sponsors
The YAM 2025 exhibition is made possible by the generous support of:

  • Champion Sponsors: Joyce Griffin, The Jurenko Foundation
  • President’s Circle Sponsor: The Caring Foundation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Artists’ Circle Sponsor: Courtney and John Allen
  • Additional Support: Alabama State Council on the Arts, Alabama Arts Alliance, and Huntsville Museum of Art Guild

A special thank you to Pic-A-Frame for providing mats for the VAA: Visual Arts Achievement Program artwork.
The Huntsville Museum of Art welcomes the public to celebrate young artists and their educators by visiting the YAM 2025: Exhibition for Youth Art Month from February 23 – February 27, 2025.
For more information, visit hsvmuseum.org.

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About the Huntsville Museum of Art
The Huntsville Museum of Art is a non-profit municipal corporation established by the City of Huntsville, Alabama, and governed by a city-appointed Museum Board. The Museum seeks to foster understanding of the visual arts and appreciation of artistic achievement. In addition to its galleries and exhibitions, the Museum offers art classes for children and adults along with special programs, lectures, and musical presentations. Rental space is also available for weddings, meetings, and other events.