Young Art 2007: Exploring Color

Young Art is a biennial exhibition of works created by K-12 students in San Diego's city and county public and private schools. Organized by SDMA's education department, the exhibition gives visitors a chance to see what students achieve when encouraged to use art to explore their imaginations.

This year's theme provided students and teachers the opportunity to explore the symbolic, psychological, and perceptual usages of color. The students' artworks-whether created by a third grader or high school senior-reveal meaningful connections to classroom curriculum, popular culture, works of art from the Museum's collection, and to the young artists' views of themselves and their world.

This year, SDMA is proud to partner with the following locations to provide venues for an additional 175 works:

Allied Gardens/Benjamin Branch Library
Young Art display located in the community meeting room

On Thursday, May 3, from 3:30–4:30 p.m., Lynne Lopez, arts and crafts teacher, will conduct an arts activity at the Allied Gardens/Benjamin Branch Library in conjunction with Young Art. Limited to 35 participants; sign ups are suggested; children under 5 require adult supervision. Call (619) 533-3970 for more information.

Carmel Mountain Branch Library
Young Art display located in children’s area

Central Library
Young Art display located in display window and two small display cases outside the Children’s Room on the 2nd floor

South Chula Vista Branch Library

Coronado Library
Young Art display located in exhibit gallery in main hall

Mission Hills Branch Library
Young Art display located on back wall of library above book stacks

Pacific Beach Library
Young Art display located in children’s area

Tierrasanta Branch Library
Young Art display located in library meeting room

San Diego County Regional Airport
Young Art display located in Terminal 2 between Concourse A and Concourse B

Please note that the student works in the airport will be on view in mid-May. The works are scanned images of the originals due to security concerns.

For more information on Young Art, please call the Young Art Hotline at (619) 696-1956.