In the News: The F. M. Kirby Foundation Continues their Partnership with Young Audiences for their Transformative Power of the Arts in Education
YA is proud to continue its partnership with the F. M. Kirby Foundation to highlight the critical importance of maintaining and expanding access to arts education. The F. M. Kirby Foundation recognizes the transformative power of the arts in early education, curricula that not only enrich students’ learning experiences, but also encourage critical thinking and...
Read More In the News: YA announced as recipient of the Equity Impact Zone (EIZ) grant program by Mental Health America
YA is a proud recipient of the new Equity Impact Zone (EIZ) grant to address mental health equity gaps within local New Jersey communities. YA’s grant will address youth mental health in schools. Students in Burlington County and Trenton schools will engage with trained teaching artists to improve coping skills and emotional regulation, foster feelings...
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50th Anniversary Fundraising Goal Reached!
June 30, 2024, Princeton, NJ: Committee Chair, Barbara Moran announced the successful completion of YA’s $5 million campaign on June 11, 2024, at the Annual Meeting. Gifts to the campaign will support the endowment and scholarship funds and initiatives including growing the number of students served yearly, increasing support to teaching artists, and providing seed...
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YA Mourns the Passing of Jeff Vega
We mourn the loss of Jeff Vega, Princeton Area Community Foundation’s President. We are grateful for all Jeff did to improve the lives of our area’s young children. His understanding of the importance of arts education was visionary. Jeff’s leadership supported YA’s mission in every way–through grants, special projects, collaborations, and as fund holders. His...
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Our Dazzle 2024 Raffle is Here! Tickets Now Available!
Enter to One of Three prizes. Our WINNER’S CHOICE DAZZLE RAFFLE is here! You have a chance to win one of three fantastic prizes: Grand Canyon Glamping, a Tuscany Culinary Experience, or a Porto Portugal Private Residence 5-Night Stay. $100/ticket ONLY 200 will be sold. Airfare and ground transportation not included. All proceeds to benefit...
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2024 Dazzle Mad Hot Ballroom – Save the Date!
Dazzle is Back! Join us to celebrate Young Audiences’ 50 years inspiring young people and expanding their learning through the arts. SATURDAY APRIL 13, 2024 6PM-11PM HYATT REGENCY, PRINCETON Join us to celebrate Young Audiences’ 50 years inspiring young people and expanding their learning through the arts. Featuring a Dancing with the Stars-style competition where...
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2023 Annual Report – Celebrating A New Year of Arts Education!
We are proud to share our 2023 Annual Report! Click the image to learn how the generosity of our donors has helped us reach over 15 million children through our teaching artist-led programs since 1973. We hope you are inspired to renew your giving or gift your first gift!...
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YA Talent Update!
Young Audiences NJ & Eastern Pennsylvania is pleased to introduce new staff who will bolster the organization’s ability to meet its mission to inspire young people and expand their learning through the arts. Summer Dawn (she/ella) defies multi-hyphenation as a writer, director, actor, teaching artist and more! Summer has joined us as our new Artist...
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