Through March 29, 2008

March at The Grace Museum is synonymous with Youth Art Month, when the second-floor galleries are transformed into a riot of color covering every available surface.

Beginning February 29, students from 16 schools in Abilene and the surrounding area will display the art works they have created over the school year. Their art teachers have selected the very best of their students' work for the month-long exhibit.

YAM is a national celebration of student art that began in 1961. It is observed each March to emphasize the value of art and art education for all children and to encourage public support for quality school art programs.

"The Grace Museum believes in the important benefits of art education and is happy to provide a venue to display and encourage the talents of area art students," said Dennis Kois, the Museum's executive director.

Youth Art Month opens February 29 with a public reception from 5 to 7p.m. Revolution, the combined fiddle group from Cooper and Abilene High schools, will be performing. The public is invited to attend this free event.

Student artwork will be on display through March 29.

The exhibit this year being generously sponsored by Abilene Teachers Federal Credit Union, and Prime Time Family Entertainment Center.

For more information about Youth Art Month, please contact Pam Harman 325-673-4587.

The Grace Museum's regular hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every Thursday. Admission is free Thursday evening after 5 p.m.

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	Friday, February 29, 2008 5 p.m. Opening Reception