2025 Young at Art

A FREE Expo of Creative Learning

Saturday March 15, 2025

Penn State Lehigh Valley
2809 Saucon Valley Rd
Center Valley PA 18034

Lehigh Valley families are invited to join us for Young at Art!

As an expo of creative learning, Young at Art is all about experiencing the arts first hand. Children of all ages can try out instruments, participate in interactive arts activities, and experience performances by their peers in every artistic discipline.

Parents, you will witness how the arts spark your child’s imagination and have the opportunity to gather valuable information about lessons, classes, summer camps, and other educational offerings by local cultural organizations.

Register in advance to be entered for incredible door prizes from local organizations!

2025 Exhibitors

Event Map

Blind/low vision folks, please contact youngatart@lvaca.org for directions / guides / layout assistance!

Young at Art Hosts

Daria Marmaluk-Hajioannou

DARIA (Daria Marmaluk-Hajioannou) is a performer, songwriter, folksinger and ethnomusicologist with four decades of contributions to folk and family music. Many of her songs like “I Have A Dream”, “Beautiful Rainbow World”, “Assalam Aleykum” and “The Earth Day Song” have been used around the world as anthems for social justice, inclusivity and stewardship of the Earth.

Pioneer of the genre of “World Music for Children”, Daria is Grammy-nominated, has 4 Parent’s Choice and One World Music Award plus a host of other educational and entertainment honors. She speaks and sings in English, Spanish, Quechua and 4 other languages and her bilingual version of La Cucaracha is a Youtube viral kids music hit with over 7 million views! Most recently she is also the author of the new book: The World Music ABC’s.

Check Out Daria’s Work:

Michael Judkins

It is creating stories that reach, teach, and empower. 10+ years of experience in the creative industry as an independent Creative Director, Screenwriter/Writer, and content creator. Mental Health Advocate. Believe that art can change lives! He Holds an Associate Of Science in Journalism, a Bachelor of Science in Human Services, and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling. In addition to the Product Management Certification, Safe Set Certification, and Winning Director/Writer Producer (Lonely Girl- ShortFilm2022) Films Festivals. Michael was signed to AOIS 21Media Publishing House, which published his Second Poetry. The collection is titled “ Interlude to Sentimental Me.” Later, turning the poetry into a stage play with two sold-out nights in Bethlehem, PA, in 2018. Michael is developing two feature films, Strev Brosky Living in Allentown and Wow, Love Again!, and will launch the Indepth Arts and Care Podcast on March 5th, 2025. The annual Arts and Care event will follow in August 2025. Always looking for creative collaborations, community outreach, and engagement.

Check Out Michael’s Work:

Young at Art Sponsors

Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital

Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation

Ruth & Charlie Marcon

David Mickenberg

Jane & David Noel

Tom Stathos & Family

Young at Art Media Sponsor

WDIY

Young at Art Donors

The Arts at Lafayette

Blick Art Materials

Crayola

Just Born Quality Confections

Lehigh Valley Iron PIgs

Lehigh Valley Phantoms

Penn State Lehigh Valley

LVACA Seasonal Champions

Air Products

The Dexter F. & Dorothy H. Baker Foundation

ESSA Bank & Trust

PPL Electric

Young at Art in the News

Local Group Bringing Artistic Outlets to Youth, WDIY, February 23, 2024
Young at Art Expo for Kids, Parents, Returns March 9, Saucon Source, February 23, 2024
Lehigh Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance hosts its 5th annual Young at Art expo, WFMZ, March 11, 2023
Things to Do: Young at Art at Penn State Lehigh Valley, WFMZ, March 9, 2023
Bach and ballet: Young at Art expo at Penn State Lehigh Valley features student dancers, music, Lehigh Valley News, March 7, 2023
Young at Art returning to Penn State Lehigh Valley for March expo, Lehigh Valley Live, Feb 23, 2023
Free Event at Penn State LV Will Expose Kids to Art, Creative Learning, Saucon Source, Feb 13, 2023
Young At Art creative expo, coming to Penn State Lehigh Valley, seeks inclusion with deaf interpreters, The Morning Call, March 4, 2020
Arts News: Young at Art Expo Showcases Arts Education Providers, The Morning Call, Jan 18, 2019
Lehigh Valley art and classical highlights for week: ‘Young at Art,’ East Winds Quintet, Schadt String Competition, The Morning Call, March 2, 2018
LV Arts Council’s Randall Forte Previews ‘Young at Art’ on Musings, WDIY, March 1, 2018
‘Young at Art’ expo: One-stop arts shopping for families, The Morning Call, March 4, 2017

Get Involved

Interact and make personal connections with families who value creative education. Participating exhibitors can expect to reach hundreds of event attendees.

Exhibitor Benefits

8-foot skirted table and 2 chairs
Complementary text-only listing in program book
Opportunity to do a 20-minute performance and/or participatory demonstration at the event
Option to purchase full-color printed program book ad (view the digital version of last year’s program book here)
Convenient, free parking with designated loading / unloading zone

Exhibitor Cost

LVACA Members: $300
Non-Members $350

Reach a large audience of families from across the Lehigh Valley region. Our complimentary printed programs will be distributed to all visitors who attend Young at Art. The program is a valuable resource full of information that families will reference often.

Program Advertisement Highlights

Full-color ad in our printed 5.5 x 8.5″ program book
Customization to align with your organization’s brand identity
View the digital version of last year’s program book here

Advertising Cost

Full Page Ad: $200
Half Page Ad: $100

In 2024, Young at Art hosted 22 exhibiting organizations — 19 arts and culture nonprofits, and 3 woman-owned small businesses, all based in the Lehigh Valley.

Sponsorship Benefits Can Include

Prominent logo placement on printed and digital marketing materials
Prominent ad in printed program
Sponsorship acknowledgment in press releases, newsletter, website
Table space on day of event

All sponsorships can be customized to meet your organization’s goals. Please reach out to YoungAtArt@lvaca.org to start the conversation.