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United We Create Pilot Program Accepting Applications

United We Create Pilot Program Accepting Applications

UNITED WE CREATE PILOT PROGRAM Building Connected Communities Applications for the Pilot Program of United We Create will be accepted until Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Young Audiences is proud to announce the launch of United We Create, a new program to promote understanding between Muslim and non-Muslim students. We are looking for elementary schools interested in...

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Join Team YA as a Development Associate!

Join Team YA as a Development Associate!

Young Audiences Arts for Learning New Jersey & Eastern Pennsylvania’s (YA) mission is to inspire young people and expand their learning through the arts. We envision a future in which all students have the opportunity to engage in quality arts learning that nurtures creativity, cultural awareness, and the development of critical thinking and learning skills....

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Artist in Residence Video Wins a Gold Award NJCAMA’S Astra Awards!

Artist in Residence Video Wins a Gold Award NJCAMA’S Astra Awards!

“THE ARTS OPEN A DOOR FOR DIFFERENT LEARNERS” – Denise Rodriguez, Bradley Beach Elementary School Board Member & Parent Last week a video made in collaboration with Young Audiences and Tim Loretangeli from Random Thought Studio highlighting YA Teaching Artist Kevin Pyle in a graphic novel residency at Bradley Beach Elementary School was honored with a GOLD...

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Arts Ed NJ Guest Blog: Dance to Learn Commits to Diversity in Dance Education

Arts Ed NJ Guest Blog: Dance to Learn Commits to Diversity in Dance Education

Dance to Learn Commits to Diversity in Dance Education Originally published by Arts Ed NJ Guest Blog on September 19, 2019 Guest Blog by: Michelle L. Marigliano YA Arts Education Program Manager & Assessment Specialist Dance to Learn is a 4-year hands-on sequential curriculum for grades 2-5 that advances dance education in schools. Working with a...

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The Power of Expression – From the NRG Editorial Voices Blog

The Power of Expression – From the NRG Editorial Voices Blog

We are thrilled to have YA program alumni and YA Advisory Committee Member Lorenzo DiAndrea, a SAORI weaving and silkscreen monoprint artist highlighted on YA pARTner, NRG’s blog highlighted below. Lorenzo’s artwork will be exhibited at NRG until January 10th and proceeds from sales of his joyful, colorful, and authentic expressions will benefit Young Audiences....

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A Letter to StART the School Year from YA President & CEO Michele Russo

A Letter to StART the School Year from YA President & CEO Michele Russo

Dear Arts Advocates: Energized learning. Joyful expression. Authentic artistry and creativity. When a YA teaching artist enters a school, the energy in the room shines bright. The space feels transformed as students are immersed in an artist’s studio or a performance hall. The students’ creative voice is given a platform and a new art form,...

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Join Team YA as an Arts Education Fellow!

Join Team YA as an Arts Education Fellow!

ABOUT YOUNG AUDIENCES Young Audiences Arts for Learning New Jersey & Eastern Pennsylvania’s (YA) mission is to inspire young people and expand their learning through the arts. We envision a future in which all students have the opportunity to engage in quality arts learning that nurtures creativity, cultural awareness, and the development of critical thinking...

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