b'2025 TxEDCON (TASA/TASB)Annual Student Art Exhibition & AdvocacyFromSeptember1114,2025,theGeorgeR.BrownConventionCenterinHouston,Texashosted txEDCON, the joint TASA | TASB conference. (txEDCON)At the heart of the convention, the TAEA Youth Art Month (YAM) team installed an expansive exhibition featuring 567 student artworks from 125+ districts statewide. Spanning grades K12, the display put students creativity, discipline, and skill squarely in front of Texas superintendents, school board members, administrators, and vendorsclearly illustrating the deep learning art educators cultivate across the state.Regional culture, student voice, and strong technique were evident throughout, offering a vivid snapshot of art education in Texasfrom the largest urban systems to the smallest rural communities. The YAM Committee, led by Amber Forgey (TAEA Vice President of Youth Art Month) and Gretchen Bell-Young (Youth Art Month Facilitator), coordinated the exhibitions organization and installation with support from Ricia Kerber (Executive Director), Shannon Raygoza (Commercial Exhibits Director), Chris Cooper (High School VASE State Director), and Tiffany Silverthorne (Past VP YAM).Acrossthreefulldays, AmberForgey,GretchenBell-Young,ChrisCooper,andTiffanySilverthorne advocated in person for art educationmeeting with decision-makers, sharing program outcomes, and using the exhibitions visibility to highlight the impact of robust K12 visual arts programs.'