We are excited to invite you and your students to participate in the 2026 Youth Art Camp Exhibition at The Plains Art Museum (formerly School Spirit: Celebrating Youth Art Month)!

The North Dakota Art Education Association is the lead organizer of this exhibition in partnership with The Plains Art Museum and NDSU School of Art & Design. The exhibition is open to all K-8 students and art educators in our region, regardless of NDAEA, Art Education Minnesota, or NAEA membership.  We would love to showcase your students and their art work, please join us!

The exhibition will run from March 2 to March 29, 2026, culminating in a celebration on Sunday, March 29 from 12:00-3:00pm at The Plains Art Museum.  The event will once again include art activities, light refreshments and a reception for educators, students and families.  

Key Dates and Links:

• February 11, 2026: Deadline to submit students artwork label information [Registration Form Link]

• February 16-21, 2026: Artwork drop-off at the Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave. N, Fargo, ND (11:00am-5:00pm)

• March 2-March 29, 2026: Exhibition Dates

• March 29, 2026: Reception for educators, students and families (12:00-3:00pm)

We look forward to showcasing the incredible student talent in our region.  Please reach out with any questions or needs to info@ndaea.org!