The Lehigh Valley Arts Council has announced that the fourth annual Young at Art Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 9 at Penn State Lehigh Valley in Center Valley and features hands-on activities, a treasure hunt, and as many as 20 exhibitors who offer lessons in the performing, literary, media and visual arts to kids of all ages.

Admission to this fun-filled day is free.

“Young at Art is a day devoted to creative exploration,” says Executive Director Randall Forte. “Last year we welcomed over 950 parents and children to our event so we have expanded the floor plan to accommodate even more visitors.”

Young at Art was created to instill a love for the arts in young people and provide parents a one-stop shop to help them select the appropriate summer class for their child’s creative development. The day’s festivities will also showcase an arts demonstration or performance every 15 minutes, so kids will have a chance “to imagine what kind of artist” they want to be this summer.

Parents can collect information on different programs and witness firsthand how the arts ignite their children’s imagination.

The expo serves as a marketing vehicle for the cultural groups to reach their target audience. Among them include Community Music School, Banana Factory, Appalachian Fiddle & Bluegrass Association, Young Peoples Philharmonic and the Mayura Academy of Dance.

Lunch will be available for purchase, and parking is free.

For more information, visit http://www.lvartscouncil.org/young-at-art.