Professional Learning

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Affili-Nation: Kansas City Young Audiences

Jul 25, 2017 | sara@ya.org

  Often, an organization is only perceived through its events, programs, and results (as it is intended to). Affili-Nations mission is to introduce the YA community to the incredible people in each Affiliate organization who make the magic happen. Meet Marty Arvizu – Director of Marketing and Business Development of Kansas City YA   Marty Arvizu says that ‘Arts in education’ is the most creative…

The 27th Annual Young Audiences Leadership Forum

Jul 12, 2017 | lisa@ya.org

The Young Audiences Arts for Learning Annual Leadership Forum, in its 27th year, is a great opportunity for the entire Young Audiences Arts for Learning community to actively engage with your peers in an exciting two days of celebration, networking and professional learning. The Forum begins on Thursday evening, October 19th at 6:30 p.m. at YA’s 65th Anniversary Gala, held this year at the…

Affili-Nation: Young Audiences of Houston

Jun 29, 2017 | sara@ya.org

“The arts are the life blood of every school and community”   Often, an organization is only perceived through its events, programs, and results (as it is intended to). Affili-Nations mission is to introduce the YA community to the incredible people in each Affiliate organization who make the magic happen. Meet Mary Curry Mettenbrink – Executive Director of YA Houston.    Mary Curry…

Affili-Nation: Young Audiences of Abilene

Jun 20, 2017 | sara@ya.org

Often, an organization is only perceived through its events, programs, and results (as it is intended to). Affili-Nations mission is to introduce the YA community to the incredible people in each Affiliate organization who make the magic happen. Meet Diane Hunt, Executive Director for Young Audiences of Abilene.    Diane accepted the position as Executive Director of Young…

Arts in Ed Spotlight: Bringing Music into the Classroom

Jun 19, 2017 | sara@ya.org

"Incorporating music into almost any class can be a great way to teach content—and it doesn’t take special training or expensive resources." - Maria Alegria   Music as an artform is malleable, constantly changing, and complex as a language. Which is why music is always perceived in so many ways. The task of incorporating music into an academic setting can often seem daunting if…

Teaching Artist Certificate Program Offered at Teachers College!

Jun 14, 2017 | lisa@ya.org

Teachers College at Columbia University's Teaching Artist Certificate Program is like no other. Because of this, Young Audiences of New York has been able to work with amazing teaching artists that bring positive influence in the classroom through art. Posted on the Teachers College Website, the article talks about what makes this program so succesful and how YANY has benefited from it. Read the…

National Executive Director, David Dik, Writes AEP Guest Blog About Digital Transformation!

Apr 7, 2017 | lisa@ya.org

David Dik, national executive director of Young Audiences, discusses the role of technology in the arts education field and how technological advancements have created more openings for expression and study. David Dik is the first Arts Education Partnership (AEP) guest blogger for Education Commission of the States' Ed Note blog. Mr. Dik writes how technology is becoming more evident in all…

Young Audiences of Massachusetts Brings Arts Learning to Local Boston Area Hospitals

Mar 3, 2017 | lisa@ya.org

Incorporating the arts in the healing process not only helps to stimulate the mind, but studies show that the arts can help aid in physical healing as well.  According to an article “The Connection Between Art, Healing, and Public Health: A Review of Current Literature” by Heather Stuckey “Engagement with creative activities has the potential to contribute toward reducing stress and depression…

Young Audiences Arts for Learning Virginia Newly Appointed CEO Christine Everly

Feb 28, 2017 | lisa@ya.org

Young Audiences Arts for Learning Virginia is proud to announce the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, Christine Everly.    Everly joins YAV with 30+ years of business experience as a financial services executive with Bank of America. She completed her MBA and BBA at Temple University. Everly observed first-hand how the arts affected the lives and development of her…

The 26th Annual Young Audiences Leadership Forum

Sep 28, 2016 | marcus@ya.org

This year, the Leadership Forum will focus on Fund Raising—new strategies and ideas—and specific challenges for the YA network. The forum provides an opportunity to actively engage with your peers and members of the YA National board in the comfortable environment of one of New York finest private clubs. The day begins with breakfast followed by an inter-active session for affiliate board…