Celebrate Young Artists and Their Creative Voices

 

Collage of young children engaging with artwork at an early childhood art show at the Y Arts Center. Photos include children pointing at colorful art displays on the walls, a girl dancing on the floor, close-ups of student art featuring animals and bright colors, and adults helping children hang their work. The words “Student Art” appear in a bright yellow circle, and a sign for the Y Arts Center is visible in the background.

Collage of young children engaging with artwork at an early childhood art show at the Y Arts Center. Photos include children pointing at colorful art displays on the walls, a girl dancing on the floor, close-ups of student art featuring animals and bright colors, and adults helping children hang their work. The words “Student Art” appear in a bright yellow circle, and a sign for the Y Arts Center is visible in the background.Join us for two joyful celebrations of student creativity
from our Write Your Story (WYS) program! These culminating events showcase the stories, artwork, and imagination of young learners from YMCA’s Head Start and The Carl and Norma Miller Children’s Center.

Saturday, May 31 | 1:30–3:00 PM
️Children’s Art Display | Music | Art Activity | Refreshments
Y Arts Center – 115 E Church St, Frederick, MD 21701

Step into a colorful student art gallery showcasing the voices and visions of our youngest artists. Explore their creations, make some art of your own, and enjoy a live performance by:

Marsha in a Head Start classroom where she and the students are singing with scarves

Marsha Woodman-Good
Marsha brings music to life with energy, rhythm, and heart.
Her songs get kids moving, clapping, dancing, and singing along—transforming the room into a joyful, musical celebration. With every beat, she invites young children to express themselves, explore sound, and connect through movement and music.

Saturday, June 7 | 2:30–4:00 PM
Children’s Art Display | Storytelling | Refreshments
SHIF/T Work + Play – 1209 N. East. Street, Unit A, Frederick, MD 21701

Join us for an afternoon of storytelling, art, art making and community. Explore a vibrant display of children’s artwork created during our Write Your Story program—and then get ready to move, laugh, and participate in a live storytelling performance by:

Valerie Baugh-Schlossberg
Valerie is a dynamic storyteller and theatre artist with over 25 years of experience engaging audiences of all ages.  She has brought stories to life across the U.S. as a teaching artist, stage director, and performer. Whether in classrooms, camps, or theatres, Valerie uses voice, movement, and imagination to create powerful, participatory experiences for young audiences. Her performances are joyful, inviting, and rooted in a deep love of connecting people through story.
Presented in collaboration with SHIF/T Work + Play

These free, family-friendly events showcase the transformative power of the arts in young people’s lives. We can’t wait to see you there!

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