Dear Friends,

At a time when high academic performance and improved graduation rates could not be more important to our young people, Young Audiences New York is the catalyst for such achievements. We help children perform better in school by teaching them to think creatively and discover connections with core subjects that promote deeper understanding, and inspire them to excel and seek a lifelong learning path.

Young Audiences programs are designed to advance student learning through the arts. By linking core academic subjects to artistic endeavors, children are able to understand, adapt and think strategically in ways not often seen in traditional educational environments. In addition to the positive impact on children, all of our programs are developed to meet rigorous academic standards required by both the City and State of New York, so each arts experience is relevant to the curriculum and of the highest quality.

Through our multi-disciplinary residencies, performances, Arts for Learning Literacy programs, and after-school activities, students find connections to math, science, history and language that help them better comprehen these subjects. These links are made tangible through the arts and accessible to all types of learners.

Young Audiences New York has the tools and experience to change the way your students learn. We invite you to attend one of our Arts Education Showcases this year or to watch videos on our website that show the impact of our rewarding work.

We hope that you will share the rich opportunities described in our Program Guide with other teachers, administrators and friends. We look forward to being your arts education partner and playing a decisive role in the education and development of the students who attend your school.

Sincerely,

Kim Greenberg >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Beverly Weinstein
Board Chair>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Board President