Supporting Art Education in Colorado


YAM Flag Competition 2026-2027

The Theme for 2026-2027 is
" My Community, My Voice"


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.



TO ENTER

THIS IS THE ONLY DROP OFF WINDOWTHIS YEAR!

   •  Each art educator can only submit 3 student artworks per category level. (Ele, MS, HS) for this competition. 

   • Friday Nov. 6th  from 9am-2pm at Beaver Run Resort 620 Village Rd., Breckenridge, CO 80424

  • Drop art and paperwork at the YAM table located near the registration tables at Beaver Run Resort.

  • Please print and complete this form and label, and submit it with your artwork at this year's conference. This form must be fully completed with all student and teacher information in order to be entered into the contest. 

ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 2pm on NOV. 6th!


To Enter: 

Each art educator can only submit 3 student artworks per category level (Ele, MS, HS) for this competition.

Please print and complete this form and label, and submit it with your artwork at this year's conference. This form must be fully completed with all student and teacher information in order to be entered into the contest. 


More Information:

Please Read below for basic important dates and information.

Refer to Youth Art Month information on the CAEA website, in "Collage," and in email correspondence.

Please Email us Caeayam@gmail.com.

  • Bring your student art to the CAEA Fall Conference at Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge, Colorado on Friday, November 6th between 9am and 2pm PM.THIS IS THE ONLY DROP OFF WINDOW THIS YEAR! 

  • Drop art and paperwork at the YAM table located near the registration tables at Beaver Run Resort.

  • Student work will be judged and photographed on Friday November 6th at 3:00pm.

  • Youth Art Month level winners will be announced at the Art Auction Friday, November 6th.

  • Artwork AND PRIZES will be taken home by the teacher directly from the Fall Conference; available Saturday November 7th.

  • Artwork left behind will be recycled or given away on Sunday Nov. 8th. 

  • Copies of ALL submitted student work will be in the state slide show. 

  • If a physical show is possible we will keep you informed!

  • The winning flag will be displayed at the National conference

Prizes:

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. 


Important FAQ's:

* Recommended artwork size (not required): 6 inches by 10 inches (6"x10") or 12 inches by 20 inches (12"x20"). If you have art with different dimensions that fits the theme please feel free to submit it, however it may be resized or cropped. 

  • If you cannot attend the CAEA Fall Conference, you may send your student work with someone with ALL correct labeling and paperwork:

* Any student work that is not correctly labeled will not be hung or judged.

* Artwork dropped off for the YAM show at the Fall Conference will be taken home by the teacher, you may send someone to retrieve the work or request that it be mailed to you at your cost, at the time of registration.

* Please understand: Copies of artwork for the YAM Capitol Show and for the NAEA Convention will be high quality reproductions. The decision to show copied work comes from the experience of managing unclaimed pieces. It is HIGHLY INCONVENIENT to manage and store unclaimed artwork.

* We are happy to work with you! Exercise good will towards those who take the time to plan and execute this show, as they also have their own programs to manage.

Please Email caeayam@gmail.com


JURY and DISPLAY INFO: 

• Judging will be held at pm on Friday, Nov. 6th at 3:00pm.

• Youth Art Month level winners will be announced at the Art Auction Friday, November 6th.

• Winner information will also be shared on Whova, email, and Instagram. 

• Artwork will be displayed from Friday Nov. 6th-Saturday Nov. 7th

• Please pick up artwork after 5pm on Saturday Nov. 7th 

ARTWORK LEFT BEHIND WILL BE RECYCLED OR GIVEN AWAY SUNDAY MORNING, NOV.8th!


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         

    CALL OR TEXT OUR ANSWERING SERVICE: 1-719-422-3599

    MAILING ADDRESS: 
    Colorado Art Education Association  

    9609 S. University Blvd.

    #631464

    Highlands Ranch, CO 80163



     

      

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