Arlington Museum of Art, Arlington Independent School District, and New Area Campuses Announce Dates for 35th Annual Youth Art Month Show

 

Arlington Museum of Art, Arlington Independent 

School District, and New Area Campuses Announce 

Dates for 35th Annual Youth Art Month Show

 

(February 5, 2025 – Arlington, TX) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  – From March 7 – April 6, 2025, The Arlington Museum of Art welcomes artwork by students from over 70 local schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. As Arlington celebrates this tradition, we also welcome our first year campuses Arlington Classics Academy, Fellowship Academy of Kennedale, and Kennemer Middle School of Duncanville set for this inaugural exhibition. Central Elementary, also from Duncanville, is returning for their second year.

 

Since 1990, the Arlington Museum of Art has partnered with the Arlington Independent School District to host the city’s annual Youth Art Month show. Admission is free. Visit arlingtonmuseum.org/youth-art-month for more information.

 

“Youth Art Month at the Arlington Museum of Art was a truly heartwarming experience,” says Central Elementary Principal Ayanna Parker of Duncanville ISD, “Students beamed with pride seeing their artwork on display, and parents expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to witness their children’s talents displayed. Seeing the pride on the students’ faces as their artwork was displayed and hearing the joy and gratitude from parents was a beautiful reminder of the power of art to inspire, connect, and uplift our community.”

 

Arlington Youth Art Month is held in conjunction with Texas Youth Art Month held at the Capitol building in Austin. National Youth Art Month is overseen by the Council for Art Education as a way to encourage support for quality K-12 visual art programs.

 

Chris Hightower, President and CEO of the Arlington Museum of Art, sees this unique partnership with AISD as an important part of the museum’s commitment to encourage young artists, support art education, and engage with the community.

 

“Art, education, and community engagement are at the heart of the Arlington Museum of Art’s mission,” said Hightower. “Youth Art Month beautifully weaves these elements together in such an exciting and joyful way. We particularly love seeing families come to celebrate the talents of their favorite young artists. It’s especially rewarding that, as a cherished tradition, Youth Art Month now brings back parents who once participated themselves as students.”

 

“The partnership with the Arlington Museum of Art is truly unique and special,” said Linh Nguyen, AISD Assistant Director for Visual Arts. “Both the AISD and the AMA share a love and passion for motivating and inspiring the next generations of artists and planting the seed that gives them a pathway to success.”

 

The AMA donates the HELP Center Gallery, which is 5,000 square feet of gallery space to AISD, DISD, Arlington Classics Academy, and Fellowship Academy of Kennedale for the show. “We don’t want an admission fee to be a barrier, especially for families,” said Hightower. For those who wish to financially support the program,  online/in-person donations help fund Youth Art Month and other educational programs like the annual AMA Summer Art Camp.

 

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About the Arlington Museum of Art

 

The Arlington Museum of Art is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to championing creativity and providing access to art for the educational enrichment and cultural development of the community. arlingtonmuseum.org

 

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