In celebration of National Youth Art Month, a number of Towson area schools are displaying student artwork at the Walters Art Museum through April 7.

In total, 78 Baltimore County Public Schools elementary and middle schools are exhibiting more than 400 pieces of artwork, according to a news release from Baltimore County Public Schools.

Student artwork from the following Towson area schools is on display:

• Cromwell Valley Elementary
• Dumbarton Middle
• Halstead Academy
• Hampton Elementary
• Loch Raven Tech Academy
• Oakleigh Elementary
• Riderwood Elementary
• Rodgers Forge Elementary

Student artists who were selected to have their work displayed were invited to attend a reception from 1-3 p.m. Mar. 24. where they will have an opportunity to participate in studio activities.

All student artwork will be displayed through April 7; the Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street, is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Sun. and has extended hours on Thursdays until 9 p.m.

The museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, and general admission is free.