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Young Audiences Arts for Learning Welcomes New Director of Strategic Partnerships & Network Relations, Melissa Gawlowski Pratt

Aug 6, 2020 | emily@ya.org

NEW YORK, NY – August 6, 2020 – Young Audiences Arts for Learning (Young Audiences), the nation’s largest arts in education network, is pleased to announce that Melissa Gawlowski Pratt will join its national staff as Director of Strategic Partnerships and Network Relations.  In this role, Melissa will lead the development and implementation of strategic…

Young Audiences National Conference Rescheduled: March 17 – 19, 2021

Mar 5, 2020 | emily@ya.org

In light of recent updates regarding COVID-19, we have made the decision to postpone our National Conference in New Orleans until next spring. Please note that Arts From The Start: An Exploration of Early Learning will now be held March 17 – 19, 2021.  We very much appreciate the continued enthusiasm and support we have received from conference registrants and…

Young Audiences Arts for Learning Elects Two New Members of its National Board of Directors

Nov 13, 2019 | emily@ya.org

November 13, 2019 – New York, NY – Young Audiences Arts for Learning, the leading provider of arts-in-education programs and services in the United States, announces the addition of two new members to its National Board of Directors. The newly elected trustees, Marguerite “Rite” Moisio and Robert Sprung, join the esteemed business, educational, artistic, and philanthropic leaders…

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…

Professional Learning Travel Award Recipient Harlan Brownlee Reflects on Recent Visit to Young Audiences of Louisiana

Oct 4, 2019 | emily@ya.org

(Credit: Eddie Lanieri Photography) Back in June, we announced the recipients of Young Audiences Arts for Learning’s Professional Learning Travel Award. Attendees of the 2019 YA National Conference, held in Houston, were invited to apply for the opportunity to travel to a Young Audiences affiliate location of their choosing in support of their…

Young Audiences Arts for Learning Receives Grant from The NAMM Foundation to Support 2020 Nonprofit Management Institute

Sep 4, 2019 | emily@ya.org

NEW YORK, NY — September 3, 2019 — Young Audiences Arts for Learning (Young Audiences) has been named a grant recipient of The NAMM Foundation. The organization was selected as one of 28 music-making organizations to receive a grant to fund vital programs that provide access to music-making opportunities across a variety of different communities…

Summer Intern Josie Blatt Reflects on Her YA Experience and the Value of Arts in Education

Aug 15, 2019 | emily@ya.org

This summer, the National Office of Young Audiences Arts for Learning (YA) welcomed summer intern Josie Blatt, a rising Junior and Sociology Major at Hamilton College. On the last day of her internship, we sat down with Josie to learn more about what drew her to YA, from her passion for the arts to her college studies. Josie also shared what she learned and accomplished at YA, and…

Leader of YA’s NE Ohio Affiliate Named Among 2019 Women of Note by Crain’s Cleveland Business

Jul 17, 2019 | emily@ya.org

Marsha Dobrzynski, Executive Director of Young Audiences Arts for Learning’s (YA) Northeast Ohio affiliate, the Center for Arts Inspired Learning (CAL), has been selected as one of Crain’s Cleveland Business’ 2019 Women of Note. The annual feature salutes a group of “inspiring women whose dedication and achievements enrich Northeast Ohio, its…

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…

YA of Louisiana's Christopher Sheard Receives Distinguished Teaching Artist Award from Yale School of Music

Jun 19, 2019 | lauren@ya.org

Christopher Sheard, from Young Audiences of Louisiana, was honored at Yale School of Music’s 2019 Symposium on Music in Schools. He was invited to New Haven, CT, where he accepted the Yale Distinguished Teaching Artist Award on Friday, June 14. The award recognizes outstanding achievement in music education and highlights Sheard…