Youth Art Month
Youth Art Month at the Portland Museum of Art is an annual exhibition showcasing the incredible talent in Maine’s art education programs.
Registration for YAM 2025 opens in January.
In collaboration with the Maine Art Education Association (MAEA), the PMA is honored to present artwork made by young artists in our communities. Youth Art Month is also an opportunity to highlight the art educators in our schools and the importance of and access to quality art programs. Art educators help to inspire and empower young artists, creating avenues for young artists to express their creativity, find their voice, and cultivate communication skills.
Youth Art Month shines a spotlight on the power of art, especially for youth. We hope that this one-month-long exhibition helps to garner support and advocacy for youth art access all year round.
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Youth Art Month is supported by the Onion Foundation, Sam L. Cohen Foundation, Sibley-Saltonstall Charitable Foundation, and the Peggy L. Osher Education Endowment at the Portland Museum of Art.
Youth Art Month 2025 Details
Exhibition Dates:
February 26–March 30, 2025, in Lower Ground Floor of PMA and digitally
YAM Celebration Reception:
Save the date for Saturday, March 15, 2025!
For questions related to this event, please contact Meghan Quigley Graham mquigley@portlandmuseum.org
ARTWORK PICK UP DATES:
All pick-ups will take place at 99 Spring Street, the PMA’s Loading Dock. Anyone coming to the front door will be directed to the Loading Dock entrance at 99 Spring St.
April 3, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
April 4, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
*Any artwork left at the PMA after April 4 will be given to Elise Pelletier at Portland High School. You can arrange your pick-up with Elise by email.