“Not really knowing what a kid is going through outside of whether or not they show up for class–that’s a real challenge for a teacher,” says Todd Fadel, music teacher at Boise-Eliot/Humboldt Elementary School. “With distance learning, it’s especially important to be respectful of privacy in people’s homes. At the same time, it’s important to […]
DUE TO OVERWHELMING INTEREST IN OUR CAMP PROGRAMS AND PROXIMITY TO CAMP START DATES, YOUNG AUDIENCES HAS NOW CLOSED OUR APPLICATION PERIOD. Young Audiences is excited to announce free, week-long summer art camps in the Portland Public Schools District in July and August. Campers will experience different art experiences daily led by our talented professional […]
We are excited to share the news that Lauren Jost (she/her) will become the next Executive Director of Young Audiences of Oregon & SW Washington! Lauren brings lived experience of being a teaching artist, as well as expertise in successful grant writing, program development, and more. Having developed both a depth and breadth of skills […]
Last spring, Right Brain teaching artist Rhiannon Leonard was scheduled to bring a printmaking residency to Evergreen Middle School, when Covid-19 swept in and schools closed down across the region. Rather than cancel, Rhiannon and the classroom teachers worked together to adapt the residency for a virtual experience.
Young Audiences of Oregon & SW Washington sent the following message out to our community on June 4, 2020: “We at Young Audiences of Oregon & SW Washington mourn the brutal and senseless murder of George Floyd by four Minneapolis police officers. We stand in solidarity with the Black community to protest police brutality, institutional […]
This spring, Young Audiences and Right Brain roster teaching artist Caren Graham modified a drama residency she has conducted for years at Glencoe Elementary, adapting it for distance learning while students were unable to gather in the classroom. She had some great insights on this new experience to share with educators and other teaching artists.
Young Audiences has always been a connector, bringing together artists, schools, and communities through our core programs and The Right Brain Initiative to produce powerful creative learning experiences for students. We are working hard to continue to do this in a time when so many of us are suddenly disconnected. Our primary goal is to […]
In light of current state restrictions on gatherings as well as OHA and CDC recommended precautions to keep our community safe and healthy during the COVID-19 outbreak in the region, we have decided it is prudent to close our office to the public for the time being. Our staff can still be contacted by email, […]
Update March 16, 2020: In light of current state restrictions as well as OHA and CDC recommended precautions to keep our community safe and healthy during the COVID-19 outbreak in the region, we will be postponing this project with hopes to reschedule for later this spring. This project, EL AGUA DE MI SER, is a […]
This week we announce the continuation of The Right Brain Initiative at Young Audiences of Oregon & SW Washington (Young Audiences). While Young Audiences has always been an essential partner in The Right Brain Initiative, and was fundamental in its inception, it is now taking on full management of the program from The Regional Arts […]
1220 SW Morrison, Suite 1000
Portland, OR 97205-2228
phone: 503-225-5900
fax: 503-225-0953
email: youngaudiences@ya-or.org
