Princeton NJ Schools Press Releases

Youth Art Month Exhibition

Princeton, NJ – All children enjoy opportunities where they can draw, create and dream.  Each March, schools celebrate their creations with the observance of Youth Art Month.  YAM is celebrated by virtually every state in schools, libraries, courthouses and municipal buildings by hosting exhibits, talks and demonstrations.  The primary goal of YAM is to emphasize the value of art education for all children and to encourage support for quality school art programs.  The Art Educators of NJ sponsor many art exhibits and celebrations in each of New Jersey’s counties.  Original displays of paintings, drawings, and collages capture the spirit and imagination of New Jersey’s talented students. 

Art work created by students in grades K-12 from Mercer County will be on display at the Arts Council of Princeton from March 8 to 12.  Students and their families are invited to attend the artists’ closing reception on March 12 from 6 to 7 pm.  This exhibit is coordinated under the direction of Pamela Calaquian and Ilona Cuan   The following teachers and their respective schools are represented in this Mercer County YAM Exhibit:

Judy Buckley – Princeton High School

Lara Darpino – John Witherspoon

Kathy Foran – Nottingham High School

Elisa Hirvonen – Princeton Charter School

Eileen Moran – Princeton Junior School

Mollie Murphy – Princeton High School

Ilona Cuan – Smudges and Strokes