Young Audiences of Abilene (YA of Abilene), operating as part of the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council, provides arts-integrated performance, residencies, and workshops to young people in Abilene, TX, and the surrounding communities.
Founded in 1993, YA of Abilene works with schools, communities, and professional teaching artists to create programs that engage young learners and help make the arts an integral part of their education. The organization has a well-established partnership with the Abilene Public Library.
YA of Abilene participates in the annual Children’s Arts and Literacy Festival, sponsored by the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council, which draws learners of all ages from across Texas as well as surrounding states. YA of Abilene’s literary arts activities helped Abilene earn the nickname The Storybook Capital of Texas.
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Affiliate News
This summer, Young Audiences of Abilene welcomed Talan Cobb as its new Executive Director. Operating as part of the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council (ACAC), Young Audiences of Abilene brings…
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