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The Youth Art Month (YAM) Flag contest is both a state and national contest while the graphic contest is a statewide contest. At the state level, an overall winner is chosen from grades k-12 for the flag and the graphic contest. Their artwork is made into a flag or posters to represent Ohio. The YAM flag goes onto be displayed at the National art Education conference. The graphic design is used to promote and celebrate Youth Art Month in Ohio.
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Deadline: December 16 YAM FLAG DIRECTIONS (.pdf) YAM FLAG ENTRY FORM (pdf) Print and submit digitally |
The winning students are honored in Columbus on a special day in March at a wonderful ceremony, that also includes the Youth Art Month Art Exhibition (YAM) and Young Peoples’ Art Exhibition (YPAE) on the same day.
The students can also win at their grade level group. The groups are grades k-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. There is a 1st, 2nd, and third place winner in each group and two honorable mentions awarded. See contest rules on form. These students are also honored on that special day in March. It’s a great time to celebrate your student’s accomplishments.
2022 YAM Flag and Graphic Winners!
Thank you to the many OAEA teachers and their students who participated in the 2022 Youth Art Month Flag and Graphic Design Competition. The national theme for 2022 was “Art Connects Us”. The overall winner for Ohio’s YAM Graphic Design is Damian Welch (10th grade) of Lancaster High School, art teacher Shannon Fish (Southeast Region). Damian's design was made into a postcard which will be used to promote art education throughout Ohio. The overall winner for Ohio’s YAM Flag Design is Esther Sohn (7th grade) of Notre Dame Academy, art teacher Susan Kozal (Northwest region). Esther's design was transformed into a 3’ X 5’ flag that will represent Ohio at the National Art Education Association conference. Esther received a 3’ X 5’ flag of her design for her school and her art was also made into a postcard. Congratulations to these young designers!