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Every spring
Youth Art Month
A free show of student artwork from schools across Pickens County, with prizes for students and teachers.
Every spring PACA celebrates Youth Art Month with a free show of student artwork from across Pickens County. Youth Art Month is a national program run by the Council for Art Education to encourage support for school art programs and promote art material safety.
It is a chance to recognize what young people learn through art: problem solving, creativity, observation and communication. Families, teachers and neighbors come out to see the work, cheer on the winners and enjoy refreshments.
How students take part
Teachers choose artwork from their students to display based on merit. Home schooled students, or students who were not recommended by a teacher, can still take part by reaching out through our contact form.
Awards
Teachers can win a $250 grant for classroom use plus $250 for personal use. High school and junior high students compete for cash prizes in each division.
Setup and show days
Setup usually begins the day before the show and runs until one hour before opening. The gallery is open to the public in the late afternoon and early evening, with judging on the final day. Watch the events calendar for this year’s dates.
Who can take part
Home schooled students
Send us your best piece and we will make room for it on the walls.
Submit artworkVolunteers
Collect, mat and hang student work from every school in the county.
VolunteerBring your family to the show
It is free, it is inspiring, and the kids love seeing their work on the wall.
Upcoming Youth dates
See them on the calendar
Youth Art Month Show and Reception
Student artwork from schools across Pickens County, with awards on the final evening.
Pickens County Recreation Center
How to take part
Questions people ask
Who can enter Youth Art Month?
Students from kindergarten through 12th grade in Pickens County. Teachers choose the work, and home schooled students can submit directly.
Does it cost anything?
No. Entering artwork and visiting the show are both free.
What prizes are awarded?
Teachers can win a $250 classroom grant plus $250 for personal use. High school and junior high students compete for cash prizes.