1. 2017/2018 Youth Art Month Year in Review
State:

2. Overview and Improvements
List any major changes that occurred in the state’s Youth Art Month program in 2017/2018 vs. 2016/ 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

3. 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

4. # 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
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Total 2016/2017
Total 2015/2016
% Change

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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, , postcards
Examples of communication with sponsors (thank you cards, gift baskets)
Examples of surveys with art ed members
Examples of award certificates

9. 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

10. 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/ s
Thank you notes
Follow up surveys