Governor Murphy Proclaims March as Arts in Our Schools Month: Celebrating the Transformative Power of the Arts in Challenging Times
From our partners at Arts Ed NJ: BURLINGTON, NJ – In a powerful affirmation of the importance of arts education, Governor Murphy has officially proclaimed March as Arts in Our Schools Month in New Jersey. This month-long celebration, championed by Arts Ed NJ, highlights the profound impact that the arts have on students. In the proclamation from Governor Murphy, it...
Read More New Jersey Congressman Herbert Conaway Jr., M.D., shows support for arts education by attending a Young Audiences performance at Mercer Elementary School
On Mar 17, 2025, Congressman Herbert Conaway Jr., M.D., from District 3 showed his support for children and arts education by attending a Young Audiences Arts for Learning (YA) performance. Students, some performing their original songs, delighted in the culminating event with The Junk Jam Band at Mercer Elementary School in Hamilton, NJ. The school...
Read More Young Audiences’ Arts Lab 20-Day Artist Residencies Applications are Now Open
CONTACT: Michael Robeson Reid Arts Education Manager 609.243.9000 ext. 219 mreid@yanjep.org Applications are for New Jersey schools and the deadline is April 18, 2025. Young Audiences (YA) is pleased to announce that New Jersey schools can once again receive free 20-day residency programming through Arts Lab. Applications are now being accepted through April 18. Approved...
Read More Young Audiences’ Arts Lab Announces Artist Residencies in New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania Schools
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Liz Winter Education Operations Director 609.243.9000 lwinter@yanjep.org Young Audiences’ Arts Lab Announces Artist Residencies in New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania Schools 27 Schools Awarded in 14 Counties Young Audiences (YA) is pleased to announce that 27 schools in New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania have been selected for YA’s Arts Lab. After...
Read More Young Audiences Arts for Learning NJ & Eastern PA Honors Two New Jersey Schools with AIE Arts Champion Governor’s Award
[PRINCETON, NJ – SEPTEMBER 2024] — As last school year was coming to a close, Young Audiences Arts for Learning NJ & Eastern PA (YA) recognized two New Jersey schools with the AIE Arts Champion Governor’s Award. This prestigious award was presented to Farmingdale School in Farmingdale, NJ, and Washington Avenue School in Pleasantville, NJ,...
Read More Young Audiences’ Arts Lab Announces 20-Day Artist Residencies in New Jersey Schools
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Michael Roberson Reid Arts Education Manager 609.243.9000 ext. 219 mreid@yanjep.org Princeton, NJ. September 23, 2024: Young Audiences is pleased to announce 15 long-term artist residencies in schools throughout the state of New Jersey, a critical component of YA’s Arts Lab initiative. These participating schools applied in spring of 2024 and were chosen...
Read More Young Audiences Receives Prestigious Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to Expand United We Discover Program
For IMMEDIATE RELEASE: PRINCETON, NJ; May, 2024 Young Audiences Arts for Learning New Jersey and Eastern PA (YA) is pleased to announce its receipt of a significant grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in support of YA’s United We Discover Program. The $15,000 Grant for Arts Projects award will strengthen YA’s efforts...
Read More Two Arts Supporters Join the Board!
Young Audiences has named Sanjeev Dugar and James Mendez to its Board of Trustees. The two arts advocates were welcomed to the board at a recent board meeting. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Date: September 29th, 2023 Young Audiences has named Sanjeev Dugar and James Mendez to its Board of Trustees. The two arts advocates were welcomed...
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