REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proclamation of March 2026 as Youth Arts Month
Report
BACKGROUND
In 1961, the Art & Creative Materials Institute, Inc. developed Children's Art Month to recognize the importance of art education for development and critical thinking, expand art programs in schools, and increase community support and understanding for art education. In 1969, the celebration expanded to include secondary school students, becoming Youth Arts Month.
Since then, Youth Arts Month has continued as an annual celebration supported by the Council for Art Education. The event highlights the importance of art education for all children and promotes advocacy for strong school art programs. Youth Arts Month also provides an opportunity to recognize the skills developed through participation in the visual arts and encourages ongoing commitment to arts education.
DISCUSSION
At the March 10, 2026, City Council meeting, the City Council will proclaim March 2026 as Youth Arts Month.
Sofia Fojas from the Santa Clara County Office of Education and Christopher Barrious and his students of the Don Callejon Arts and Design School will be in attendance to accept the proclamation for Youth Arts Month.
The Don Callejon Arts and Design School ignites the flames of creativity in every student, nurturing their innate talents and fostering a deeper understanding of the world through art and design. Merging technical knowledge and innovation to nurture scholars and empower them as visionary leaders in their field of choice.
Students from the Don Callejon Arts and Design School will provide a brief performance displaying their talents in honor of proclaiming March as Youth Arts Month.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an informative report only and no action is being taken by the City Council and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City other than staff time.
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