Youth Art Month Exhibit
Join us on March 29 for a vibrant celebration of creativity as we honor Youth Art Month at Las Olas Oceanside Park
The LOOP celebrates the creative talents of young artists aged 6-17 as it recognizes Youth Art Month on March 29. Prepare for an inspiring lineup of performances and opportunities to meet talented young artists as they display their original works. Established in 1961 through The Art & Creative Materials Institute, Inc. (ACMI), Youth Art Month exists to recognize art education as a vital component of holistic education. It emphasizes art’s role in enhancing quality of life, fostering critical thinking, and expanding school art programs.
This year, The LOOP is partnering with Nelly’s Youth Biz Events, which empowers kids and teens by providing them hands-on opportunities to grow and showcase their businesses. Nelly’s hosts pop-up shops where young entrepreneurs can sell directly to the public and in-house field trips to teach the basics of starting a business with less than $1,000. Its Business 101 classes – offered both in-person and via Zoom – provide valuable knowledge on building and scaling businesses. Nelly’s also organizes social events to connect young, like-minded business owners, creating a supportive community for growth and collaboration.
2025 Performing Arts Schedule
Broward Center Spotlights is a performing vocal ensemble for students who love to sing in front of an audience. This audition-based musical theater program trains students to perform solos, duets and group numbers, and choreography for various Broward Center and community events. Team-taught by a professional music director and choreographer, students gain top-tier instruction in song and dance, musicianship, improved vocal technique and song interpretation, and build dance skills and stage presence using some of Broadway’s greatest songs.
- 11:45 am: Sebastian, 9, Singer
- 12:00 pm: Marcel, 9, Classical Violin
- 12:20 pm: Bea Marie, 15, Singer-Songwriter
2025 Youth Artists & Business Expo
10 am – 3 pm
- Alley Squeeze Lemonade
- Confections by Avery
- Dubb Cookies
- Gabby Glow Soy Candles
- Isabella, 8 ( Multimedia Art)
- Rachel, 9 ( Paintings )
- Sofia R Magical Creations
- STEAM Beauty
- Zaria, 9 ( Anime Drawings )