Supporting Art Education in Colorado


YAM Flag Competition 2025-2026

The Theme for 2025-2026 is
"The World Needs Art"


To promote Youth Art Month, the primary requirement is to recreate the State Flag.

Using the national theme, "The World Needs Art," each state coordinates a flag design contest.

The winning design made into a flag for display in the Youth Art Month Museum at the

National Art Education Association (NAEA) annual National Convention.


Please CLICK HERE to see requirements for 2025/2026


YAM Flag Competition 

The 2025/2026 theme is “The World Needs Art”

Youth Art Month is a celebration of the visual arts.



    YAM Program Sponsored by Blick Arts and CAEA 

    2024-25 Overall State Flag Winning Artwork
    Artist: Berlynn Tomlinson
    Grade: 10
    School: Nucla High School : nucla, CO
    Teacher: lisa ross



    204-25 Elementary Level Winning Artwork
    Artist: Hudson Baker
    Grade: 5th
    School: Renaissance Elementary Magnet School, Castle rock, CO
    Teacher: staci teague


    2024-25 Middle School Level Winning Artwork
    Artist: huddy Becerra
    Grade: 6th
    School: renaissance magnet school, castle rock, CO
    Teacher: staci teague



    2024-25 High School Level Winning Artwork
    Artist: lilly jessop
    Grade: 12
    School: Rye high School, rye, CO
    Teacher: kacie anglin

    Prizes From Blick Arts:

    Overall Winner student: $150

    Over all Winner Teacher: $250 (plus a printed flag for the school)

    Elem., Middle and High Winners: $100 each

    Elem., Middle and High Winners Teacher: $200 each

    Blick gift cards will be awarded at conference. 




    Questions? Want to get involved in Youth Art Month?

    Please contact Youth Art Month at caeayam@gmail.com.

    Share what you do!

    Each member is encouraged to share details about how they celebrate Youth Art Month with CAEA to be part of a national submission about Youth Art Month in our state. Please send any documentation and photos about your activities and events to caeayam@gmail.com to be included in our national report. 



    EMAIL: caeaart@gmail.com         

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    Colorado Springs CO 80910




     

      

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