It's time for the local Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Art Exhibition

Local youth are invited to showcase their talent and creativity during the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art Exhibition and Gallery hosted by the Anything for Our Youth Group on Saturday, January 18, 2025. The organizers are planning a floating art gallery exhibition at 5:00 PM during the annual NAACP Freedom Banquet, which will be held at Commons on the Green, located at 200 Country Club Blvd., Lexington, NC. For ticket information regarding the banquet, please contact NAACP members Sharon Hargrave at (336) 225-1718 or Denise Clodfelter at (336) 300-0649.

The art event offers school-aged youth a unique opportunity to honor the legacy of Dr. King. "The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art Exhibition is a powerful way for our youth and community to celebrate Dr. King's legacy through creativity and reflection," said Tina Royal, Director of Anything for Our Youth Group. "As we enter our third year, we remain dedicated to celebrating his vision of unity, equality, and hope by providing young artists a platform to express how his dream continues to inspire them today."

All art entries must be completed and submitted to teachers, afterschool directors, or dropped off at the Arts Theater 202, located at 202 N. Main Street, Lexington, by January 13, 2025. Direct submissions to Arts Theater 202 can be made Wednesday through Friday between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. To participate and obtain guidelines, please register through Google:

A small reception and awards ceremony for student participants on Monday, January 20, 2025 will celebrate artists after the judges have evaluated the entries.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Tina Royal, Director of Anything for Our Youth Group, at 336-300-7038 or via email at afoygroup@gmail.com.

The event is hosted by the Anything for Our Youth Group, with support from Arts Davidson County and the NC Arts Council. Royal stated, "This exhibition provides a unique platform for students to express their art and reflect on the civil rights era, contributing to the ongoing dialogue."

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