YA President and CEO Michele Russo Fights for Arts Funding in Washington, D.C.
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, a team from Young Audiences Arts for Learning New Jersey and Eastern PA, visited congressional and senate offices in Washington D.C. to advocate for arts education. YA President & CEO Michele Russo was joined by YA Board Chair Stacy Mattia, YA Teaching Artist Bobby Beetcut, YA Education Operations Director Liz...
Read More Young Audiences’ Arts Lab 20-Day Artist Residency Applications are Now Open
Applications are for New Jersey schools and the deadline is April 17, 2026. CONTACT: Michael Roberson Reid Arts Education Manager 609.243.9000 ext. 219 mreid@yanjep.org Arts Lab Applications Open 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...
Read More US Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) Joins Arts Leaders for a Roundtable Discussion: “Arts in Crisis.”
Princeton, NJ. January 29—Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman joined leaders from arts and education institutions for a roundtable discussion at McCarter Theatre in Princeton to continue the critical conversation about the need for arts and arts education for our most vulnerable community members, including immigrant families and children who receive special education services. During the...
Read More Assemblywoman for District 2, Maureen Rowan, Supports the Arts in Education at a Young Audiences Performance at Washington Avenue School in Pleasantville, NJ
On January 9, 2026, Young Audiences Arts for Learning (YA) hosted Assemblywoman Maureen Rowan at an engaging performance showcasing the impact of arts in education. It was just a few days before official swearing in to the NJ Legislature. Rowan, known for her strong support of education, and commitment to District 2, spent time observing...
Read More Young Audiences Arts for Learning Featured on WHYY’s ‘Creativity Sparks Success’ Series
Princeton, NJ. December 9—Young Audiences Arts for Learning New Jersey & Eastern Pennsylvania (YA) was recently featured in the WHYY series, “Creativity Sparks Success,” which explores the impact of creativity on student learning and success. Representatives from WHYY visited Washington Avenue School in Pleasantville, NJ, for a workshop led by YA teaching artist Ben Barnes...
Read More 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...
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