Friday and Saturday, June 7 – 8, the Hazleton Art League’s 13th Annual Art Youth Expo (AYE 13), featuring young artists from ages 13-30, opens at the Hayden Family Center for the Arts with a reception Friday, June 7 from 5-7:30 pm. Immediately following the opening reception is an open mic-style talent showcase with cash prizes for the most original and the best performance. On Saturday, June 8, the festival continues with live music, food, art projects and fun for the whole family. The award ceremony is later that day at 6 pm.

This year, a new opportunity for young people to flex their culinary arts muscle will be included in the events on Saturday with “Bake Jam”. Bakers and jammers are invited to create and sell their concoctions and confections during the event. There will be fun for the whole family. The art exhibition will be on view through Sunday, June 30.