2026 UConn 4-H Expressive Arts Day

2026 UConn 4-H Expressive Arts Day

UConn 4-H Expressive Arts Day will be held at the Litchfield County Extension Center in Torrington, CT on Saturday, March 21, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The registration fee is $20.00 per youth member. The registration deadline is March 13, 2026.

Check-in: 9:00 am 
Opening Remarks: 9:30 am  
Session I 9:45-10:30 am  
Session II 10:40 am - 11:25 pm  
Lunch* 11:30 -12:10 pm  
Session III 12:15 am - 1:00 pm  
Closing Ceremony 1:00 - 3:00 pm  

Links below for more information: 
General Information
Fashion Review Guidelines
Textile Arts Information
Textile Arts Sheet
Photography Contest 
Sewn Outfit Judging Form
Court of Honor Judging Form
Smart Shopper Workbook


Photography contest entries must be submitted by Febuary 24, 2026. Textile Arts and Art entries are to be submitted on March 21, 2026 at the event. Youth are required to have a chaperon at this event. Participants will receive a separate email to pick workshops prior to the event. This year's workshops include: sewing a tote bag, creating a mosaic, mural painting, ribbon wreath using show ribbons, storytelling, scrap booking, talent show performing, bell choir, embroidery, fashion review, karate, digital media and design, and cupcake decorating plus a community service project activity. Workshops are subject to change.

*Bring your own bag lunch, limited refrigeration is available.

Questions or if you need to send payment via mail email tolland@uconn.edu or call 860-875-3331. Please mail payment to:
Matthew Syrotiak
1376 Storrs Rd. Unit 4134,
Storrs, CT 06269

The University of Connecticut complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action, including the provision of reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. Extension program participants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations to address limitations resulting from a disability. For more information, please contact the UConn Extension Civil Rights Liaison at extensioncivilrights@uconn.edu.

Stock number:

4717618

Price:

$20.00