WVAEA State Youth Art Month Show
Location: Beckley Art Center
Drop-Off Artwork: February 21, 2026
Please submit the Online Submission form and attach the Prospectus Permission Form
to the back of artwork.
Awards & Reception: March 17, 2026
Day in the Studio (Educator Studio Day)
Date: February 21, 2026 Location: Beckley Art Center
WV Youth Art Month Flag Contest: Entry Form
Theme: The World Needs Art Deadline: February 6, 2026 (must be received by this date)
Mail To: Holly Kincaid; Park Middle School212 Park Ave., Beckley, WV 25801
Flag winner will be announced at the State Show Awards Reception.
Juried WV Youth Art Month Show at NAEA — Chicago
NAEA Convention Dates: March 5–7, 2026
Selected student artworks from the state YAM show will be printed and displayed at the NAEA National
Convention in Chicago.
WV Youth Art Month Documentation to submit for NAEA Recognition
Please share your local art shows, observations, news coverage or other activities promoting Youth Art
Month with our state chair for our collaborative submission to NAEA-