2025 YAM FLAG DESIGN WINNERS
"The World Needs art"
Congratulations to the following winners:
Elementary: Everlie Harrison, Grade 3, Clanton Elementary, Art Teacher: Julie Harrison
Middle: Lily Puckett, Grade 7, East Samford School, Art Teacher: Tricia Oliver
High: Ansley Caryl, Grade 10, Guntersville High School, Art Teacher: Tracey Cabrera
Overall: Zoey Powers, Grade 11, Athens High School, Art Teacher: Tavia Slaton
2026 YAM FLAG CONTEST
coming soon
Representing the state of Alabama, Marley's flag, 200 Years, will be displayed with other state YAM flags during the 2025 National Art Education Association (NAEA) Convention
in New York, New York in March.
The 2026-2027 theme is “My Community, My Story”
Competition Guidelines:
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Incorporate the big idea: "My Community, My Story."
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Include the name "Alabama" somewhere in the design
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Design can be vertical or horizontal, but must fit in the box on the entry form.
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Creatively use images that represent Alabama or art.
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Submit digitally to aaeaYAM1@gmail.com.
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AAEA members can submit their top three designs (only one design per student).
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Entries due by the January 2, 2027 deadline.
PAST WINNERS
WHAT IS YAM?
A national arts advocacy program, Youth Art Month was initiated in 1961 by the ACMI (Art and Craft Materials Institute.) The CAE, (Council for Art Education, Inc.) administers the program along with the sponsorship of NAEA.
THE GOALS OF YOUTH ART MONTH ARE:
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To recognize art education as a viable factor in the total education curricula that develops citizens of a global society.
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To recognize art is a necessity for the full development of better quality of life for all.
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To direct attention to the value of art education for divergent and critical thinking.
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To expand art programs in schools and stimulate new art programs.
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To encourage commitment to the arts by students, community organizations, and individuals everywhere.
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To provide additional opportunities for individuals of all ages to participate in creative art learning.
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To increase community, business and governmental support for art education.
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To increase community understanding and interest in art and art education through involvement in art exhibits, workshops, and other creative ventures.
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To reflect and demonstrate the goals of the National Art Education Association that work toward the improvement of art education at all levels.
