Thank you for joining us at the Young Audiences Arts for Learning's 2025 National Benefit Gala, an evening in celebration of arts in education and in support of our mission to inspire young people and expand their learning through the arts.
Young Audiences Arts for Learning
2025 National Benefit Gala
Tuesday, October 21
The Bowery Hotel, New York, NY
Reception 6:30 p.m.
Dinner 7:30 p.m.
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Visionary Impact & Leadership Award
Michael Redd
NBA All-Star, Olympic Gold Medalist
Impact Investor, and Philanthropist
From the hardwood to the boardroom, Michael Redd’s vision is undeniable. A former NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist, he spent 12 seasons in the league after leading Ohio State to the Final Four in 1999. Today, he has built a powerful second act as a purpose-driven investor and philanthropic leader. Through his foundation and venture firm, 22 Ventures, Michael champions youth development, financial literacy, and inclusive entrepreneurship—particularly in underserved communities. He also serves on the National Advisory Board of The Salvation Army. Through his podcast Betting on Yourself, he shares the stories of entrepreneurs and athletes who have taken bold risks to reach their goals. Michael’s work spans sports, business, and service—creating opportunities for the next generation to lead, create, and thrive. For more information, please visit michaelredd.com.
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Artistic Inspiration & Empowerment Award
Lauren Daigle
Multi-Grammy Award-Winning Recording Artist
Youth Arts Advocate & Founder, The Price Fund
Lauren Daigle is one of the most acclaimed voices in contemporary music—a multi-Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter whose soulful performances and songwriting have reached audiences around the world. Her multi-platinum albums How Can It Be, Look Up Child, and Lauren Daigle carry a message of hope far beyond genre lines, resonating across faith, pop, and mainstream culture. Through The Price Fund—the nonprofit she founded—and her long-standing support of Young Audiences of Louisiana, Lauren champions creative access for young people, funding arts-integrated programs in classrooms and bringing music into spaces where it’s needed most. Her advocacy extends to hospitals, youth shelters, and communities in crisis, reflecting a belief that the arts help children learn, heal, and belong. For more information, please visit www.laurendaigle.com
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