All Perry County students in Kindergarten through 12th grade are encouraged to participate. Students must reside in the county or attend a public, private, or home school in the county. Works created at home are eligible. Entries may be submitted on behalf of students by both their teachers and parents.
Entry Fee
Each entry requires a non-refundable $3 fee. If you are currently experiencing financial challenges, please contact yad@perrycountyarts.org to have your fee waived or indicate this on a printed registration form.
2022 Best in Show
Lucy Lightner
Senior, Newport High School
“Eye See You” multicolor drawing
PCCA Executive Director Jasmine Colbert, Lucy Lightner, and PA State Rep. Perry Stambaugh
2022 People's Choice
Peyton Dorwart
Sophomore, Newport High School
“The Hive” stained glass door
People’s Choice Award is determined by attendees at Youth Art Day, who vote for their favorite piece of art.
2022 Director's Choice Exhibition
Entries by the following students were selected for inclusion in an upcoming exhibit at PCCA’s Landis House, 67 N. Fourth Street, highlighting standout pieces from Youth Art Day.
Entries by the following students were selected for inclusion in an upcoming outdoor art exhibition that will travel to various community parks.
Shelby Bowen, Emma File, Madison Kurylo, Lucy Lightner, Aubrey Mitchell, and Grace Simpson
RSVP for the Director's Choice Exhibition
If you received a letter stating that your student’s Youth Art Day artwork was chosen for the Director’s Choice exhibition, please RSVP their participation below.
RSVP for the Art Uplifts Outdoor Exhibition
If you received a letter stating that your student’s Youth Art Day artwork was chosen for the Art Uplifts outdoor exhibition, please RSVP their participation below.
Perry County Council of the Arts Staff and Board of Directors are proud to present the 2021 Virtual Youth Art Day Showcase!
Please enjoy the outstanding creative works of Perry County’s youth and consider sharing our Youth Art Day social media posts and YouTube videos.
Youth Art Day is a county-wide youth art exhibition that showcases the creativity and talent of Perry County students, which is typically held at each Perry County school on a rotating basis. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Youth Art Day 2021 is being displayed virtually, as it was last year. We hope to see you in person at next year’s Youth Art Day!
Youth Art Day is generously sponsored by the following organizations, businesses and individuals: Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, abc27, Bank of Landisburg, Don Jacobs Insurance, Hall Foundation, Hempt Bros., Inc., Hengst Family Dental, Hunters Valley Sportsmens Association, Sheetz, Spiral Path Farm, Devin Albrand, Bob & Edna Baker, Paul & Teena Beutel, Baird & Mary Jane Collins, Marylou Dudley, Kelley & Dave Griswold, Frances Hershey, Arlis & Stanley Krammes, Darlene Kvaternik, Judy Landis, Clyde & Barbara McGeary, Tracy Meisinger-Troutman, Steve & Laura Messner, Gene & Kathy Odato, Ann & Richard Shull, Hannah Smith-Brubaker, Irene VanBuskirk, Tom & Carol Vracarich, Cecile Willet, Diane & Ross Witcoski, Pam & Michael Wolfersberger.
THANK YOU!
YOUR GENEROSITY AND SUPPORT HELP FOSTER CREATIVE EXPRESSION AND SELF ESTEEM IN OUR YOUTH.
2021 AWARD WINNERS
BEST IN SHOW
Little Red Octopus
Multi-color Drawing
by Cailey Glatz, 12th Grade, Greenwood High School
Cailey received the top visual art honor out of 412 entries, winning a $250 cash prize and the grand prize trophy to display at her school.
DIRECTOR’S CHOICE AWARDS
Each year, Perry County Council of the Arts hosts a special exhibition featuring young standout artists and their works from Youth Art Day. Director’s Choice artwork is featured below on our website and will be included in a special exhibition at PCCA Gallery and in our online webstore, where students will have the opportunity to sell their work.
ART UPLIFTS STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
The following student artwork was selected to be featured in PCCA’s 2021 “Art Uplifts” touring outdoor exhibition, with local art printed on durable yard signs for display along walking paths in regional community parks.
A Fresh Start
Oil & Acrylic
by Amiah Barner, 9th Grade, Greenwood High School
A Vibrant Bloom
Watercolor
by Cailey Glatz, 12th Grade, Greenwood High School
Hummingbird
Photography
by Madelynn Smiley, 4th Grade, Susquenita Elementary School
Life’s Close-ups 2: Glitter
Photography
by Spencer Watts, 11th Grade, Greenwood High School
YOUTH ART DAY GREETING CARDS
2014 Youth Art Day Best in Show winner Emily Keniston curated and designed Youth Art Day 2021 greeting cards using outstanding student artwork from this year’s virtual showcase. The cards will be available for our members and for purchase at PCCA Gallery.
Morning Walk
Photography
by Sarah Gleixner, 12th Grade
Susquenita High School
Mushrooms
Printmaking
by Sophia Meglio, 7th Grade
West Perry Middle School
Picasso Portrait
Charcoal & Pastel
by Leah Nickel, 3rd Grade
Susquenita Elementary School
My Flower
Tempera
by Korimae Reisinger, 7th Grade
Newport Middle School
Flower Vase
Charcoal & Pastel
by Kiara Turpin, 11th Grade
Susquenita High School
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