Grantee Spotlight: Young Audiences of New Jersey
The mission of Young Audiences (YA) is to inspire young people and to expand their learning through the arts. Since its founding in 1973, YA has grown into the region’s largest arts education organization. Early work focused on introducing children to classical music. Today, YA is a valued school partner providing teaching artist-led programming across all art forms and numerous cultures.
YA's venue is the school. Its model of delivery brings arts experiences by professional teaching artists directly to students. By doing so, we eliminate barriers to participation and make the arts accessible to students of every socioeconomic background, geographic area, and ability. YA delivers this programming in formats designed to complement the workings of a school. Formats include workshops, residencies, performances, and teacher professional development. All programming is designed to meet school-defined needs.
To learn more about Young Audiences and the programs offered, visit: yanjep.org/program-type/performances-assembly.
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