Advocacy & Policy

Posts about arts in education advocacy and policy

In Memoriam: Young Audiences Advocate and Champion for the Arts Congresswoman Louise M. Slaughter

Mar 16, 2018 | emily@ya.org

Young Audiences Arts for Learning (YA) is deeply saddened by the passing of Congresswoman Louise M. Slaughter (NY-25), a tireless supporter of the arts and longtime advocate for YA and the arts-in-education field. She passed away early this morning in Washington, DC after sustaining an injury last week, according to a statement issued by her staff on March 16, 2018. A former blues and…

YA Announces National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week, March 25–April 7, 2018

Feb 15, 2018 | emily@ya.org

  The YA Network will host dozens of events across the US in celebration of National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY – February 15, 2018 – Young Audiences Arts for Learning (YA) is proud to announce that its annual advocacy and awareness…

Arts in Ed Spotlight: Is Your Classroom Ready?

Aug 15, 2017 | sara@ya.org

The demographics and functionality of a standard classroom today are ever changing. I would think it’s safe to say that there is no longer one “right” way to go about teaching the ever-developing young minds that fill the room. So, the question on every educators’ mind should be this: How do I teach and prepare my students in the best way possible? While the answer to that question might not be…

Arts in Ed Spotlight: Profit in the Arts

Jun 29, 2017 | sara@ya.org

“The arts add more than activity, beauty, creativity and joy. They also add megabucks to the local economy; a new national study shows.” - Dawn DeCwikiel-Kane, author of article “Study Finds Arts”   There is a conversation that every artist has had at least once in their life regarding their career. You’ll start by saying “I’m going to school to study art, music, digital media….” And…

US House Resolution Designates April 9th- April 22nd as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week

Apr 10, 2017 | lisa@ya.org

US House Resolution Designates April 9th- April 22nd as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week   New York, NY (April 11, 2017) — Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D-NY) has introduced a Resolution to the House of Representatives designating the weeks of April 9th and 16th as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week (YA Week). This week will honor the…

YA Announces National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week, April 9–April 22, 2017

Feb 15, 2017 | lisa@ya.org

  Young Audiences Arts for Learning will Host more than 100 Events across the U.S. in Celebration of National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week, April 9–April 22, 2017!   New York, NY – February 14, 2017 – Young Audiences Arts for Learning (YA) is proud to announce the National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week (YA Week), an annual advocacy and awareness campaign. The…

Young Audiences Gala 2016

Oct 17, 2016 | jarred@ya.org

  Young Audiences Arts for Learning is thrilled to honor Arnold B. Baker and Tracee M. Dundas at its Annual Gala on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at the Waldorf Astoria.   Thursday, November 17th, 2016 Waldorf Astoria's Starlight Roof Reception 6:30pm Dinner 7:30pm Featuring a special performance by exciting, genre-fusing violinist Damien Escobar. Black Tie Optional…

Arts in Education Week Story: Growing Up with Theatre

Sep 16, 2016 | marcus@ya.org

In honor of Arts in Education Week, I want to share how the arts, in my case the performing arts, have largely influenced my life. As for many, in my childhood and to this day, the arts have provided me with some sort of outlet. In my grammar school days my artistic expression took form in creating visual art. I could spend hours serenely drawing alone and I treasured my weekly art lesson with…

Young Audiences New Jersey & Eastern PA Offers $10,000 in Arts Education Grants for Local Schools

Sep 16, 2016 | jarred@ya.org

At a time when schools throughout New Jersey are reeling from budget cuts, Young Audiences New Jersey & Eastern Pennsylvania continues to provide some relief through their Arts Education scholarships to fund arts education programming in New Jersey Schools.  Young Audiences New Jersey & Eastern PA's Arts Education Scholarships are designed to bring extraordinary and inspiring…

Celebrate Arts in Education Week 2016!

Sep 11, 2016 | marcus@ya.org

  Arts in Education Week (September 11-17, 2016) is a national celebration recognizing the tranformative power of the arts. Designated by Congress in 2010 through House Resolution 275, the celebration is designated to bring attention to this cause for elected officials and educational decision makers across the country and to support equitable access to the arts for all students. It is organized…