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Here we go again!
The 2019 Youth Poster Contest is Now Open

The 2019 Youth Poster Contest is now open. Our goal for 2019 is to greatly increase student participation from every middle and high school, both public and private, in Marin. Most especially, we will reach out and engage students from underserved communities. The deadline for poster submission is May 3, 2019. See contest rules for details.

Last year's contest saw a 250% increase in participation, so let's break that record! Start working on your ideas and posters now. Stand up and speak out on social justice, women's rights, firearms regulation, immigration, climate change, gender and sexual equality and other issues important to the youth of Marin.

The Youth Poster Contest has received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from the United States Congress, a Certificate of Recognition from both the California State Assembly and Senate, and a Resolution from the Marin County Board of Supervisors. WOW....Be a part of this success!

Youthquake!

Defined as “significant cultural, political, or social change arising from the actions or influence of young people”, youthquake was chosen by Oxford dictionaries as the 2017 word of the year. In light of the recent tragedies, youthquake should also be the 2018 word of the year.

Youthquake sounds like it should - the rallying cry by our youth to shake up the stagnant ground upon which politicians and others who will not raise their voice, or their vote, against this madness. We must all join this youth movement for sanity and safety.

For the youth of Marin, now is the time to communicate your hopes, optimism and concerns about social justice, climate change, firearms regulation, and other issues important to you. Now is the time to stand up and speak out to our community.

Field Trip to Haight Street Art Center

On March 29, 18 students from Bayside Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy in Marin City visited the Haight Street Art Center in San Francisco. Working with three resident artists, the students learned how to design and print an original silkscreen poster. The poster, titled Racism is Cancer, will be given to each student once dried and trimmed. It was the first field trip offered by the Youth Poster Contest working with our partner Haight Street Art Center.

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Venetia Valley School Welcomes Artist John Mavroudis
Italia Krahling, art teacher stated: "What an AMAZING workshop that was! The students were engaged and excited the entire time. John helped them refine their ideas and convey a powerful message. I love that John's work helps demonstrate for students the connection between art, history, politics, social justice, etc."

Marin Teen Girl Conference
On March 31, the Youth Poster Contest participated in the Marin Teen Girl Conference at the Embassy Suites Hotel in San Rafael. Approximately 300 girls, ages 12-18, attended this amazing conference. We set up an exhibitor's table, spoke to many, many girls about the contest and passed out really cool paintbrush pens with our website printed on the barrel. It was a great way to engage a large group of our Marin target audience.

2019 Awards Ceremony

Wow, What a Party!
Wow, what a party!

On Saturday night, May 18th, RileyStreet Art Supply was the site of our 2019 Awards Ceremony. The place was packed with students, parents, friends, teachers, dignitaries, supporters and our Partners in presenting the Youth Poster Contest. By all accounts, it was THE party in Marin!

Miller Creek Middle School Welcomes Artist Nick Cernak

A fun time was had by all as guest artist Nick Cernak held a two-hour poster workshop at Miller Creek Milldle School in
San Rafael on April 4th. Art teacher Janai Meschery had her class of 22 studenst well-prepared with ideas for their posters. The room was alive with creativity. The students will finish their posters and submit them by the May 10th deadline.

Here we go again! The 2019 Youth Poster Contest is Now Open

Youthquake!

Here we go again!
The 2019 Youth Poster Contest is Now Open