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YAM Flag & Graphic Design


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Annual Statehouse Exhibit    
​Governor's Youth Art

Ohio House of Representatives High School Student Art Exhibit

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.
OAEA Ohio Art Education Association

​Deadline: December 13​

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.
Amy Cholkas
YAM Flag Chair
Questions? Contact ​[email protected]​

2024 YAM Flag and Graphic Winners

Thank you to the many OAEA teachers and their students who participated in the 2024 Youth Art Month Flag and Graphic Design Competition. This year’s national theme was “Dream In Art”.

The overall winner for Ohio’s 2024 YAM Flag Design is Raymond Bingman, Grade 9. His teacher is Heather Ambrus from Mentor High School, Northeast Region. Raymond’s design represented Ohio in the flag exhibit at the National Art Education Association Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Raymond was presented with a 3' X 5’ flag of his design and his art was also made into a postcard.

The overall winner for Ohio’s 2024 YAM Graphic Design is Emma Firsdon, Grade 10. Her art teacher is Susan Stinson from Notre Dame Academy, Northwest Region. Emma’s design was made into a postcard which will be used to promote art education throughout Ohio.

All Ohio YAM Flag and Graphic design winners received an official certificate from the office of Governor Mike Dewine, a certificate from the Ohio Art Education Association and a grade level ribbon of 1st, 2nd, 3rd place or honorable mention. Congratulations to these creative, young designers.

CLICK HERE to Download the 2024 Graphic Design and Flag Winners PDF

  • Home
  • About OAEA
    • Membership
    • Professional Development >
      • Summer Symposium
      • Annual Conference >
        • 2025 Conference
        • Conference Marketing
      • Writing Professional Development Goals
      • Earning PDUs
      • Ohio's Four-Tiered Licensure Structure
      • Earning Graduate Credit for Leadership
      • Ohio Arts Council
    • Organizational Resources >
      • OAEA Financial Statements
      • Minutes
    • President's Page
    • OAEA Calendar
    • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
    • OAEA Digital Directory
    • Regions >
      • Central
      • North Central
      • Northeast
      • Northwest
      • Southeast
      • Southwest
      • East
      • West
    • Divisions >
      • Elementary
      • Middle School
      • Secondary
      • Higher Ed
      • Emeritus
      • Museum
      • PreService
    • PR & Advocacy >
      • Advocacy Toolkit
      • State Legislation
      • Teacher Evaluations
      • Information about NAEA
    • Awards >
      • OAEA Award Winners
      • Nominations & Submissions Timeline
      • Art Educator of the Year Criteria
      • Art Educator of the Year
    • Distinguished Fellows >
      • Fellow Connections
      • Robart Memorial Fund
    • Special Interest Groups >
      • TAB/ Choice Interest Group Blog
      • ASE Ohio
    • Communications >
      • Ohio ARTline >
        • ARTline Archives
  • Exhibitions
    • Youth Art Month
    • YAM Flag & Graphic Design
    • Emerging Artists High School Show
    • Jerry Tollifson Art Criticism Open
    • Annual Statehouse Exhibit
    • Ohio House of Representatives Show
    • Governor's Youth Art Exhibition
  • Join OAEA
    • Member Benefits
    • Update Membership Profile
    • Circa Society and Awards
    • Affiliate Membership
    • Lifetime Membership
  • Foundation
    • Classroom Incentive Grant
    • Teacher Enrichment Grant
    • Research Grant Program
    • Scholarships
  • Contact Us
  • OAEA Marketing
    • OAEA Marketing Information
  • Regions