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Young Audiences - National Young Audiences Arts for Learning is the nation’s leading source of arts-in-education services. We

This year, our network of 30 affiliates with 5,000 teaching artists reached 5 million children in over 6,000 schools and community centers with 85,000 performance demonstrations, workshops and teacher services.

07/16/2026

5/5: In the end, RAISE is about more than arts education; it’s about creating environments where people feel connected, supported, safe, and inspired. Where students, educators, and families all feel like they belong and are part of something impactful and meaningful.

Ultimately, the exhibits, performances, and art pieces, they just become beautiful byproducts of this wonderful program. ☀️ 💫

Thank you for watching! Full video at YA.org/RAISE


     

07/14/2026

Part 4/5: Arts for Learning Santa Cruz County RAISE Spotlight ☀️

RAISE also means supporting the adults, too. Teaching Artists receive ongoing coaching and training in arts integration, while school staff take part in professional learning. These opportunities, led by RAISE staff, encourage that arts education.

Families are included as well, joining in learning sessions where they can connect with their children and with each other. It becomes a shared experience where everyone is learning, growing, and contributing together. ✨

Full video at YA.org/RAISE


     

07/08/2026

Part 3/5: Arts for Learning Santa Cruz County RAISE Spotlight ☀️

A big part of RAISE is making sure students feel seen, valued, and understood. Everything is designed with a trauma-informed and cultural-responsive approach, so students’ backgrounds, experiences, and identities are honored. 

Full video at YA.org/RAISE


     

07/02/2026

Part 2/5: Arts for Learning Santa Cruz County RAISE Spotlight ☀️

At its heart, RAISE is about working together. Teaching Artists don’t just come in as visitors; they become part of the school community. They collaborate closely with teachers and staff, and they create experiences that reflect the unique needs and strengths of each classroom and each student. 


     

06/30/2026

As YA’s RAISE initiative enters its fifth and final year, we’re reflecting on the communities it has reached and the impact it has made across the country. We’re proud to spotlight one of those communities: Santa Cruz County, AZ, where RAISE is implemented in partnership with Arts for Learning Santa Cruz County. 🏫☀️🎭

Santa Cruz County lies in the southernmost part of Arizona, along the U.S.-Mexico border. Through RAISE, local schools have received support, materials, training, and more importantly, the opportunity to work alongside YA teaching artists who use the arts to support students not just academically but socially and emotionally as well.

After joining RAISE in Year 4, Arts for Learning Santa Cruz is seeing how this work is strengthening relationships and building deeper connections across schools.

🎥 Watch Part 1 and stay tuned for Part 2! 
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04/14/2026

“Creativity has always been a catalyst for innovation…” ✨💡

We were honored to welcome U.S. Rep as a guest speaker at Telling Our Story, YA’s 2026 National Arts in Education Conference in Washington, D.C.

As co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Arts Caucus and co-sponsor of the 2026 National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week ( ) House Resolution, Representative Pingree spoke to the transformative power of the arts and its role in unlocking the creative potential of every student. 💫

Full video: YA.org/pingree2026 (link in bio)

📜 🔔 Hear ye! U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici has introduced a resolution to the House of Representatives expressing support ...
04/07/2026

📜 🔔 Hear ye! U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici has introduced a resolution to the House of Representatives expressing support for National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week (YA Week) 2026! 🪶📜

The 2026 YA Week Resolution recognizes the impact of Young Audiences Arts for Learning (YA) and the national on over 5 million students and 4,000 schools nationwide through valuable arts in education programs. 🏫🏛️☀️

We invite our partners, supporters, and followers nationwide to join us in celebrating YA Week to ensure every child has access to meaningful arts experiences. For more information and ways to get involved, visit YA.org/YAweek

📜 Read the full Resolution: https://youngaudiences.org/whyarts/2026-YA-Week-Resolution (link in bio)

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last week in DC for Telling Our Story, YA’s 2026 National Arts in Education C...
04/01/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last week in DC for Telling Our Story, YA’s 2026 National Arts in Education Conference ✨

Our conference photo albums are live (link in bio!), with even more moments coming soon🏛️🌸📖




At this year’s , we’re telling our story and turning advocacy into action!As the nation’s largest network, the is j...
03/26/2026

At this year’s , we’re telling our story and turning advocacy into action!

As the nation’s largest network, the is joining forces in DC. Together, we’re strengthening our voices at the national level, building partnerships in our communities, and continuing to tell the story of why arts education is essential! 🏛️☀️🌸

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