Approach area medical offices/facilities about displaying student work in their waiting rooms etc. Most will be thrilled to have their space used for a gallery. Be sure to acknowledge them with a thank you letter, or arrange for the local media to do some photos. Art and the healing arts are a natural combination.
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Invite parents of art students, who own local businesses, to hang student art work at their place of business. Create a sign that says "XYZ Supports Youth Art Month!" Promote on social media and local print media.
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Have students design placemats and table tents that can be used by local restaurants.
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Got empty storefronts? See if you can display student artwork in the windows. Hold a community vote for their favorite piece.
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Approach your village, town, or city hall, or county offices to see if you can display artwork there. While you are inquiring, ask for a proclamation or endorsement of YAM! (See the how-to's at https://www.nysata.org/youth-art-month. Small town politicians especially love this kind of attention!
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