Request for Inquiry for New Website Design and Development
Intro, Project Overview YA’s website is more than 10 years old and it’s time for a complete overhaul and re-build. We’re a successful, but small nonprofit that brings arts programming to children in schools. We are a turnkey solution for schools, we are easy to work with and the programs are easy to schedule, and...
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YA Talent Update – Director of Marketing and PR
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. AnnMarie Gervasio (she/her) has joined Young Audiences as the Director of Marketing and PR. In this role, she’ll help shape institutional branding,...
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Assembly Artists Wanted
Calling All Assembly Artists! If you have a music, dance or theater performance that can electrify school audiences across New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania, we want to hear from you! Young Audiences of New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania (YANJEP) is seeking new assembly programs for grades PreK-12, led by teaching artists who love not just...
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YA in the News: Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and YANJEP President & CEO Michele Russo writes op-ed about the power of arts education to improve student learning
Young Audiences Arts for Learning is proud to share the op-ed “Arts Education Nurtures Creativity and Expands Minds” written by Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on the Public Schools, and Michele Russo, our President & CEO. Arts education is not a luxury but an essential part of a well-rounded education, fostering creativity,...
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Young Audiences host their Annual 2024 Artist Gathering
On October 14th, YA held its 2024 Artist Gathering with dozens of artists from all art forms engaging in professional learning, breaking bread, and creating together at coLAB Arts in New Brunswick. The event featured sessions Working with Multilingual Learners by Chris Heller of Lincoln Center Theatre, Artists & Money by Dominic Comperatore of...
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2024 Annual Report – Be Inspired by What We’ve Accomplished
Young Audiences of New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania is pleased to share our 2024 Annual Report. This report encapsulates our journey throughout this year, showcasing our achievements, budgets, and thoughtful donors. We hope you are inspired to renew your giving or give your first gift! Thank you for a wonderful year and we look forward...
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Introducing the Newest Members of Our Board of Trustees!
The YA Board of Trustees is excited to welcome its newest members: Jean Frankel, Matt Thornton, Evan Schiff, and Lou Chen. Congratulations and welcome aboard! Please help us give Jean, Matt, Evan, and Lou the warmest welcome, as they help YANJEP continue on our mission to inspire young people and expand their learning through the...
Read More 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...
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