Young Audiences of Maryland’s Summer Arts and Learning Academy Fights ‘Summer Slide’

While school is out for summer and students are having fun in the sun, but not engaging in educational activities, many run the risk of falling behind once they return to classrooms in the fall. On average, children lose approximately two months of learning from the previous school year during summer months, and for low-income students, the loss is can be even greater.

YA Week 2018 - Upcoming Affiliate Events

US House Resolution Designates March 25 - April 7, 2018, as Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week

In Memoriam: Young Audiences Advocate and Champion for the Arts Congresswoman Louise M. Slaughter

Affili-Nation: Young Audiences New York’s Sarah Frazier on the Arts in Schools, Family, and Community

Young Audiences Arts for Learning’s Affili-Nation column spotlights the hardworking individuals across the YA Network who make it possible for our affiliates to inspire young people and expand their learning through the arts.

Young Audiences Affiliate Springboard to Learning Recognized by FOCUS St. Louis for Impact and Service

Young Audiences Affiliate Big Thought Names Byron Sanders as New President & CEO

YA Announces National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week, March 25–April 7, 2018

Young Audiences Arts for Learning is proud to announce that its annual advocacy and awareness campaign, Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week (YA Week), will take place March 25 – April 7, 2018.

Affili-Nation: ArtsNow’s Pam Walker on Joining YA and Integrating the Arts

Young Audiences Arts for Learning’s Affili-Nation column spotlights the hardworking individuals across the YA network who make it possible for our affiliates to inspire young people and expand their learning through the arts. Our latest publication features Pam Walker from ArtsNow.

YA of Oregon & SW Washington Awarded NEA Grant for Teaching Artist Studio Program