YA Mourns the Passing of Lenora Green
We mourn the passing of Lenora Green, an arts advocate who championed the work of Young Audiences in her role as Executive Director of ETS’ Center for Advocacy and Philanthropy (CAAP). Lenora led CAAP’s philanthropic giving, which included arts education funding for students, families, and school communities in the greater Lawrenceville area. Lenora filled the...
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Young Audiences is Proud to Announce our 2022 Dazzle Gala!
In-person is BACK! On May 7, 2022, Young Audiences is throwing the best party in town at Princeton Hyatt’s Outdoor Tent. Dance the night away while indulging in tantalizing hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Featuring performances by breakdancers Hip Hop Fundamentals and a cappella artists Ball in the House. More performances to be added soon. “Dazzle...
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Artists Share COVID-19 Vaccine Messages with Trenton Students
Young Audiences videos feature hip hop dancers, bilingual entertainers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2022 CONTACT Michelle Ruess, THT 609-337-4675 609-658-6873 (cell) mruess@trentonhealthteam.org Trenton NJ — Trenton Health Team and Young Audiences (YA) recently teamed up to create videos featuring a hip hop dance group, and bilingual musicians talking about why they decided to get vaccinated against...
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Join the Team as our Senior Director of Educational Marketing!
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. Since its founding in 1973, YA has grown into the region’s most comprehensive arts in education organization. Our venue is the school. Our model of delivery brings arts...
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LGBTQ+ Artist Residency Program – Request for Proposals!
Apply Here LGBTQ+ Programming Initiative Young Audiences’ mission is to inspire young people and to expand their learning through the arts. Our goal is to foster the creativity of every child, and to encourage productive and caring human beings. Our music, dance, theatre, literary, media, and visual arts programs are culturally diverse, curriculum-based, and measurably...
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YA Mourns the Passing of Trustee, Liz Fillo
We mourn the passing of Liz Fillo, a Trustee since 2010. Liz was a devoted volunteer who committed her time, resources, and network of supportive friends to the cause of arts education for children. She was a passionate advocate and fan of YA’s numerous teaching artists, attending our annual showcases for the sheer delight of...
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YA Mourns the Passing of Former Trustee, Willa Spicer
We mourn the passing of Willa Spicer, who served as a Trustee of Young Audiences from 1999-2019. Willa’s experience as a school administrator and her role at the NJ Department of Education were critical to advancing our teaching artist-led programs to align with school, educator, and student needs. She was a tireless advocate for creativity...
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YA Welcomes Two New Trustees
The Board of Trustees elected Mark Boutros and Adrienne R. Hill. Welcome! Please help us give Mark and Adrienne the warmest welcome, as they help YANJEP continue on our mission to inspire young people and expand their learning through the arts....
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