Young Audiences Receives a 2025 Community Impact Award from NonProfitConnect
Princeton, NJ. October 27—Young Audiences Arts for Learning New Jersey & Eastern Pennsylvania (YA) was recently honored with the 2025 Community Impact Award by NonProfitConnect. Young Audiences was presented the award for strong board governance, and a consistent commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and access since 2018. The NonProfitConnect Impact Awards celebrate individuals and organizations...
Read More The Arts in Crisis: Leaders in Arts and Education Discuss Ramifications of Funding Cuts and Threats of Censorship
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Princeton, NJ. October 2—Leaders from arts and education institutions gathered for a round table discussion at McCarter Theatre in Princeton, in response to the growing crises resulting from funding cuts and fears of censorship. Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman had been scheduled to join but was unable as she was in DC preparing...
Read More Introducing the Newest Members of the Young Audiences Board of Trustees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [PRINCETON, NJ – September 17, 2025] — The YA Board of Trustees is excited to welcome its newest members: Mona Bakre and Justin Williams. Congratulations and welcome aboard! Mona Bakre is a seasoned finance and operations leader with over 30 years of experience in financial management, planning, and process improvement across the...
Read More Young Audiences’ Arts Lab Announces 10-Day and 20-Day Artist Residencies in New Jersey
17 Schools Awarded in 12 Counties August 25, 2025 Young Audiences (YA) is pleased to announce that 17 schools in New Jersey have been selected for 10-day and 20-day arts residencies through YA’s Arts Lab. Following an open call to all K-12 schools in New Jersey, these schools were chosen for their teams’ creative vision...
Read More Young Audiences’ Arts Lab Applications are Now Open
Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis through December 11. August 5, 2025 Young Audiences (YA) is pleased to announce that New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania public or private preK-12 schools can once again receive free programming through YA’s Arts Lab. A Young Audiences Arts Lab grant can be used to schedule any of...
Read More Young Audiences Elects Barbara Moran Trustee Emeritus
Young Audiences (YA) is pleased to announce that Barbara Moran has been elected Trustee Emeritus by a unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees. “Barbara Moran’s election as Trustee Emeritus is both a celebration and a tribute to her extraordinary leadership and unwavering dedication to our mission. For 15 years, Barbara has been a guiding...
Read More Young Audiences Arts for Learning Celebrates Michele Russo’s 10 Years of Leadership
Young Audiences Arts for Learning (YA) recognized Michele Russo, President and CEO, for her decade of outstanding leadership and her unwavering dedication as a champion of arts education. Under her guidance, YA has expanded reach and impact, bringing transformative arts experiences to thousands of students and communities. During her tenure, Russo has led initiatives that...
Read More Young Audiences Arts for Learning Honors Arts Champions
Young Audiences Arts for Learning (YA) recognized outstanding arts supporters with their “Arts Champion Awards” at the annual meeting on June 10, 2025. The four honors include the Arthur Factor Arts Champion Award, the Arts United Award, the Distinguished Service Award, and the AIE Arts Champion Governor’s Award. The Arthur Factor Arts Champion Award recognizes...
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