The California Kindergarten Association’s Visual Arts Committee wants to showcase the creative efforts of your students at the 34th Annual Young Children’s Art Exhibit. This event will be held Saturday and Sunday, January 14 and 15, 2023 during the California Kindergarten Conference at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara.
On display will be paintings, collages, drawings, prints, class quilts, murals, sculptures, stitchery, and more submitted by PreK, TK, Kindergarten and Grade One Teachers.
Art Exhibit Guidelines:
- Submit classroom artwork by Friday, December 9, 2022.
- Artwork must reflect a maximum of student input. Please no “ditto” art.
- We will be featuring “I Am An Artist” projects. For those interested in submitting an “I Am An Artist” project, click here.
- You can submit a portion (6-10 pieces) or a whole class project.
- Be sure to download the required Art Information Sheet.
For additional information and help, contact Linda Becker, Visual Arts Committee Chair at (510)223-6111 or lfbecker@sbcglobal.net.
4th Annual Art Party
Everyone is invited!
Date: Friday, January 13, 2023
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Place: Lobby West, Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
- View the Young Children’s Art Exhibit
- Meet the Art Contributors and Visual Arts Committee Members
- Create art at hands-on stations
- Join the sing-a-long led by Winter Hungerford
- Enter the drawing for a Maureen Perkinson bag and gift cards from Staples and Michaels
A Message from the CKA Visual Arts Committee
Celebrating Young Children’s Creativity
Since 1989, early childhood educators throughout California and beyond have generously shared their students’ art pieces at each of CKA’s annual conferences.
Beginning at San Francisco State University and currently at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, the art exhibits have been a highlight at both venues.
The motivation and purpose for each student’s art differs from piece to piece. It maybe art for the joy of doing, art related to a study or theme, or art to explore the possibilities of different materials.
Whatever the motivation and purpose, young children possess an innate love to create.
Doing art individually, as well as in a group, allows young learners to freely express their unique talents. When children are given freedom to explore a variety of art media, they can experience positive feelings about themselves and their work.
In addition, children can develop manual dexterity and eye hand coordination as they integrate cognitive knowledge and physical growth.
All of us are looking forward to seeing you and your students’ art at the upcoming 34th Annual Young Children’s Art Exhibit!
Visual Arts Committee Members – Jane Anderson, Linda Becker, Carol Chivers, Laura Darcy, Stephanie Figula, Winter Hungerford, Ann Krause, Zelda Le Frak, Beth Marsh, Pat Rees-Miller, Carol Seuferer and Alicia Solano
Here are some images of student art to get you inspired!
