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News from the Young Audiences Arts for Learning national office

Building Partnerships through Community Connections

Dec 22, 2014 | marcus@ya.org

  Registration for this event has closed.   This April, join arts in education professionals from around the country for Building Partnerships through Community Connections, a national arts in education conference hosted by Young Audiences Arts for Learning. Participants will enjoy engaging panels, vibrant discussions, hands-on break out sessions, arts infused site visits and more! …

Arts for Learning Indiana Celebrates Cheryl Strain: Volunteer, Advocate, and Friend

Aug 15, 2014 | marcus@ya.org

  As a nonprofit organization, Arts for Learning (the Young Audiences Arts for Learning affiliate in Indiana) relies heavily on our Board of Directors for their time, talent, and treasure. After more than 30 years of service, we are sad to share that Cheryl Strain retired from the Board of Directors of Arts for Learning in June. Over the years,…

Announcing the Buffalo Emerging Leadership Institute!

May 5, 2014 | marcus@ya.org

  Young Audiences Arts for Learning (YA) and Young Audiences of Western New York (YA-WNY) are excited to announce the launch of the first ever Buffalo Emerging Leaders Institute, to take place July 13-16, 2014. Building on the success of YA’s national Emerging Leaders Institute model, the Buffalo Institute will serve approximately 25 emerging leaders in the arts in Western New…

Celebrating Where Art Lives in San Diego

Apr 29, 2014 | marcus@ya.org

Adams Elementary School Students and Teacher join in at the Where Art Lives Opening Ceremony. Photo by Kevin Walsh. Where Art Lives, the 2014 Young Audiences Arts for Learning National Conference has come to an end, but I am still discussing what I learned with my colleagues and planning new initiatives inspired by programs in the YA network. The …

A Question & Answer Preview: Where Art Lives National Conference Keynote Speakers

Apr 18, 2014 | marcus@ya.org

  To start off the Where Art Lives, the Young Audiences Arts for Learning National Conference, we have asked each of our keynote speakers an introductory question that relates to their area of expertise and arts education. The conference keynote speakers are Alfie Kohn, education writer and thought leader and Cindy Marten, Superintendent of San Diego Unified Schools.    If you have a…

Four Young Audiences Arts for Learning Affiliates Receive National Endowment for the Arts Grants

Apr 18, 2014 | marcus@ya.org

The Art Works Grants will Support Arts in Education Initiatives across the United States   New York, NY - National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Acting Chairman Joan Shigekawa announced that four Young Audiences Arts for Learning (YA) affiliates have received NEA Art Works grants: Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education, Young Audiences of Houston, Young Audiences/Arts…

National Association of Music Merchants Generously Supports Where Art Lives

Mar 11, 2014 | marcus@ya.org

  Young Audiences Arts for Learning (YA) is pleased to announce the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) as a primary sponsor of Where Art Lives, the 61st annual National YA Conference. NAMM’s generous gift supports Where Art Lives, a three-day conference that will be held on April 24-26 at the US Grant Hotel in the heart of downtown San Diego. YA is especially…

Announcing the Recipients of the 2014 Affiliate Development Fund (ADF) Grant

Feb 13, 2014 | marcus@ya.org

  Now in its fifth year, the Affiliate Development Fund provides an opportunity to help build the capacity of affiliates and the entire YA organization in order to establish ideas that can serve as best practices for the YA network and the field.  Additionally the fund encourages and supports innovative strategies in all areas of organizational development for the betterment of the network and…

Where Art Lives - Conference Site Visits

Jan 30, 2014 | marcus@ya.org

Image of Balboa Park   See where art lives in San Diego's neighborhoods, galleries and public spaces. Capacity is limited and pre-registration is required for all conference participants. Bus and/or trolley transportation is provided.   Friday, April, 25 from 2 to 5 p.m.    A. Public Arts, San Diego Guided tours through the region’s two most prominent…

Where Art Lives - Keynote Speakers

Jan 29, 2014 | marcus@ya.org

    Alfie Kohn: Keynote Address on Thursday, April 24 at 9 am   Alfie Kohn writes and speaks widely on human behavior, education, and parenting. His thirteenth book, The Myth of the Spoiled Child: Challenging the Conventional Wisdom About Children and Parenting, will be published in the spring of 2014. Of his earlier titles, the best known are Punished by Rewards (1993), No…