Youth Art Month ~ The Art Center

This March we proudly present our 2026 Youth Art Month Show: The World Needs Art — a celebration of young creativity and the vital role art plays in our lives and communities. Youth Art Month is an international observance that highlights the importance of visual arts and art education for students in grades K–12, encouraging creative expression, critical thinking, and communication through artistic exploration.

Our exhibition showcases the talent, imagination, and voices of local young artists whose work responds to this year’s inspiring theme, The World Needs Art. From paintings and drawings to mixed media and sculpture, each piece reflects how art enriches our world, connects us across cultures, and helps us see the beauty, challenges, and possibilities of the world around us.

Exhibit runs through March 29th. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Closed on Mondays.

What is Youth Art Month (YAM)?
YAM was created in 1961 as a service to art educators and the public with the following objectives:

•Recognize art as a necessity for the complete development of a high quality of life for all people
•Direct attention to art education as an effective vehicle to teach critical thinking, communication skills, self-expression and multi-cultural awareness
•Increase community, business and government support for art education