2017/2018 Youth Art Month Year in Review State:

Overview and Improvements List any major changes that occurred in the state’s Youth Art Month program in 2017/2018 vs. 2016/2017. Include visuals. Types of examples include: # of artwork pieces displayed at local and/or state shows, 2017 vs. 2018 # of flag participants, 2017 vs. 2018 # of student participants at local and state level, 2017 vs. 2018 Changes to guidelines, submission process, registration process Changes in processes to standardize program between districts and/or regions Use of technology for registration, art submissions, surveys, etc. to streamline process of collecting information across the state Changes in media/marketing New and/or updated state awards

Proclamations and Endorsements Provide visual examples/listing of Governor - Proclamation Mayor - Proclamation State Representatives - Proclamation or Endorsement Local officials and city council members - Endorsement School Superintendents, Principals and Board Members - Endorsement Administrators - Endorsement Other dignitaries or VIPs - Endorsement

# of Students Participating Funding Provide a brief summary of budget and outgoing expenditures Include the following information if it applies: State program sponsors Major donors, and items/amounts if available Other donations (time, monies and in kind) Surveys used to track funding at the school, district, or regional level Budget Item 2017/2018 Budget 2017/2018 Expense # of Students Participating Cost/Student List items here ---- Total 2016/2017 Total 2015/2016 % Change

Participation Provide the following information: Counties/Districts/Regions # of counties/districts/regions in the state # and % of counties participating in Youth Art Month; comparison to last year (if it’s helpful, provide a map with this information clearly marked on the map) Schools # of Schools in the state # of Public schools; % that participated in Youth Art Month; comparison to last year # of Private schools; % that participated in Youth Art Month; comparison to last year Teachers: Indicate whether teachers must be a member of state art ed association to participate in Youth Art Month # Art teachers in the state # of teachers in the state that are art ed members % of art ed members that participated in Youth Art Month; comparison to last year

Participation Provide the following information: Students # of students in public schools; % that participated in regional or district show; % that participated in state show; comparison to last year # of students in private schools; % that participated in regional or district show; % that participated in state show; comparison to last year

Awareness and Community Support Identify important positive changes that occurred in funding, sponsorship, and participation as a result of any planned promotions and special events for Youth Art Month. Include visuals. If possible, identify value of items listed. Limit to 3 pages. Examples include Sponsorship from other organizations and businesses (i.e. events, free admission, gift cards, gift certificates, signage, food for events, free space rental) Partnerships and/or events with libraries, art centers, museums Donated product to use during events or as giveaways New awards and/or scholarships available to students Monetary donations from local businesses New county/district/region participation

Promotion Provide the following information and supporting visuals: # of articles related to Youth Art Month (across all media and social media outlets) # of news outlets that promoted Youth Art Month (newspaper, radio, television, etc.) Social media outlets, including website, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc., and visual examples of information shared through social media Examples of flyers, newsletters, email, postcards Examples of communication with sponsors (thank you cards, gift baskets) Examples of surveys with art ed members Examples of award certificates

Observances, Exhibits and Events By County/District/Region: List the following information for each observance, exhibit, and event: Provide visual images from events Indicate total # of events if all events are not listed; how does this compare to 2017? Overall, what % of the state student population participated in events? How does this compare to 2017? Overall, what % of schools participated in events? How does this compare to 2017? Location (i.e. County/District/Region) Event Date # of Attendees # of Students Participating # of Schools Participating

Special Materials Provide visual examples and exhibits of any special materials created for Youth Art Month. Examples include On line registration forms Posters, postcards, buttons, banners, promotional items Award certificates Programs for events Reminder cards/emails Thank you notes Follow up surveys