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News from the Young Audiences Arts for Learning national office

Young Audiences Arts for Learning Welcomes Pittsburgh-Based Arts Ed Collaborative as Western Pennsylvania Affiliate

Feb 1, 2020 | emily@ya.org

  New York, New York—Young Audiences Arts for Learning (Young Audiences), the nation’s largest arts-in-education network, is proud to announce the addition of its newest affiliate, Pittsburgh-based Arts Ed Collaborative. Arts Ed Collaborative has been partnering with educators to unlock the transformative power of the arts in Southwestern Pennsylvania since 1998…

Remembering Anne Straus, Young Audiences National Board Member Emerita

Oct 7, 2019 | emily@ya.org

It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Young Audiences National Board Member emerita Anne Straus passed away on Friday, October 4th, at age 97 in her Manhattan home. Anne was a stalwart board member of indefatigable energy and commitment for many decades. From the 1960s, Anne was actively involved with the National Office’s fundraising efforts, conference…

Young Audiences Arts for Learning 2019 Gala

Sep 4, 2019 | emily@ya.org

Young Audiences Arts for Learning’s 2019 Gala was held on Tuesday, October 29th, at the Mandarin Oriental New York. Longtime patrons, new friends, dedicated volunteers, and colleagues from the field joined us to support arts in education, and honor actor and director Joel Marsh Garland for his commitment and advocacy on behalf of Young Audiences.  The night kicked off with a…

Announcing 2020 TAC Application Cycle

Jul 15, 2019 | lauren@ya.org

July 15, 2019 -- We are pleased to kick off the 2020 Application Cycle of the Young Audiences Arts for Learning National Residency Teaching Artist Credential. This initiative recognizes seasoned teaching artists for their training, experience, and skill in implementing school-based residencies, while offering a practical pathway for less…

Announcing Professional Learning Travel Award Recipients

Jun 13, 2019 | lauren@ya.org

We are pleased to congratulate the recipients of Young Audiences Arts for Learning’s Professional Learning Travel Award – Harlan Brownlee, Matt Barinholtz, Rovion Reed, and Tara Graviss – who will be traveling to YA Network affiliate locations in support of their professional learning. Travel will be provided by…

Young Audiences Arts for Learning to Receive $15,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

May 15, 2019 | emily@ya.org

MAY 15, 2019 — NEW YORK, NY — National Endowment for the Arts Acting Chairman Mary Anne Carter has approved more than $80 million in grants as part of the Arts Endowment’s second major funding announcement for fiscal year 2019. Included in this announcement is an Art Works grant of $15,000 to Young Audiences…

Young Audiences to Provide Project Management, Communications Support to SEADAE as Part of New Agreement

Apr 24, 2019 | lauren@ya.org

New York, NY – April 25, 2019 – State Education Agency Directors of Arts Education (SEADAE) and Young Audiences Arts for Learning (Young Audiences) announced that they have entered into an agreement under which Young Audiences will provide communications, data collection, technology, daily…

US House Resolution Designates April 14 - 27, 2019, as Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week

Apr 10, 2019 | emily@ya.org

New York, NY (April 12, 2019) -- Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) has introduced a Resolution to the House of Representatives designating the weeks of April 14 through 27, 2019, as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week (YA Week). The designation of YA Week will honor the contributions Young Audiences Arts for…

Young Audiences Announces Four New Recipients of National Residency Teaching Artist Credential for 2019

Mar 25, 2019 | lauren@ya.org

Credential recognizes skills and experience of
exemplary school-based residency teaching artists
L to R: Quynn Johnson, Carrie Sue Ayvar, Harlan Brownlee, Brittany Roger Young Audiences Arts for Learning (Young Audiences) is pleased to announce the 2019 recipients of its National Residency…

Young Audiences Arts for Learning Announces YA Week 2019

Feb 8, 2019 | emily@ya.org

The Young Audiences Network will celebrate YA Week April 14-27, 2019, to raise awareness and support for arts-in-education FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK, NEW YORK – Young Audiences Arts for Learning, the nation’s largest art-in-education network, is proud to announce that National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week (YA Week…