Our mission is to inspire young people and expand their learning through the arts
Founded in 1952, Young Audiences Arts for Learning (YA) is the nation's oldest and largest arts in education learning network, serving approximately 5 million children and youth across the country each year. We believe that the arts, from music to media arts and storytelling to sound engineering, are vital to the complete education and mental health of all students. Learn More >>
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Announcing Affiliate Development Fund (ADF) Grant Awards for 2026–27
Young Audiences Arts for Learning (YA) has awarded five Affiliate Development Fund (ADF) grants for 2026–27 to support innovative projects across the national Young Audiences…
Announcing Janine Campbell as NCAS Standards Review Project Manager
Image The National Coalition for Arts Standards (NCAS), which includes Young Audiences Arts for Learning, is excited to introduce…
ARTISTIC Updates: Building Community and Expanding Professional Learning for YA Network Teaching Artists
Image As ARTISTIC enters its second year, Young Audiences Arts for Learning (YA) is continuing to invest in professional learning…
