On Friday, April 13, join Bright Moments and the Camas High School Choir for an unforgettable concert that explores the exponential advancement of human technology and the notion of human progress.
Bright Moments and the Camas High School Choir Push Musical Boundaries in Upcoming Performance
by Ryn McCoy March 22, 2018 » Add the first comment.
Portland Gay Men’s Chorus and Beijing Queer Chorus Engage Local Students
by Ryn McCoy March 7, 2018 » Add the first comment.
Portland Gay Men’s Chorus and Beijing Queer Chorus are collaborating with Young Audiences to host a special dress rehearsal performance, which is open to all students and their families and friends, with a special invitation to all GSAs (Gender & Sexuality Alliances / Gay-Straight Alliances) and other queer youth groups in the area.
Young Audiences of Oregon & SW Washington to Receive Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
by Ryn McCoy February 7, 2018 » Add the first comment.
National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $25 million in grants as part of the NEA’s first major funding announcement for fiscal year 2018. Included in this announcement is an Art Works grant to Young Audiences of Oregon & SW Washington for its Teaching Artist Studio, a professional development program […]
A Sound Partnership
by Catherine Hayes September 27, 2017 » Add more comments.
Last year, Young Audiences piloted our very first 200-level Live SET (Sound Engineering for Teens) course. The students taking the 200-level course had already completed the first Live SET class, and were eager to learn more. A smaller instructor-to-student ratio meant that students had more one-on-one time with the sound board. Students also got to […]
Run for the Arts artist Elizabeth Loomis
by Kristi Riedel September 11, 2017 » Add the first comment.
Since 1977, Young Audiences has been facilitating Run for the Arts jog-a-thon fundraisers for schools to support their arts. This year (17-18 school year) we are celebrating our 40th anniversary of Run for the Arts. We are proud to say that in that time, we have helped schools raise more than 17 million dollars for […]
Featured Artist Chloë Hight
by Catherine Hayes August 2, 2017 » Add the first comment.
Chloë Hight’s teaching artistry and artwork are driven by local landscapes and investigation of place. Through understanding and connecting to her environment, she explores a variety of techniques such as, weaving, natural dyeing, papermaking, printmaking, and more. She strives to engage children in collaborative forms of art making with a focus on process, material exploration, inquiry, […]
Vote for Your Favorite Design
by Catherine Hayes July 7, 2017 » Add more comments.
UPDATE: Voting is now closed. Check back next week when we’ll announce the winner. It’s that time of year again – it’s the Young Audiences Run for the Arts T-shirt Design Contest! Vote for your favorite design below! Run for the Arts wouldn’t be possible without the support of our sponsors. Thank you to Work […]
Love at First Meeting
by Catherine Hayes March 29, 2017 » Add the first comment.
When Jan Robertson recruited advertising and public relations executive Meridel Prideaux to judge her daughters’ elementary school art contest, she didn’t expect it would launch a 20-year journey as a board member for Young Audiences of Oregon & SW Washington. But that’s exactly what happened when Meridel introduced Jan to Young Audiences’ then-Executive Director, Sarah Johnson. […]
Story from the Field: Culture & Arts Day at Jackson Middle School
by Catherine Hayes March 20, 2017 » Add the first comment.
You brought a world of art and culture to the students at Jackson Middle School. On March 15th, your generous support was leveraged by the Jackson Middle School PTA to bring the whole school a day of arts and culture with workshops and an exciting performance. From didjeridu to panflute to salsa dancing and more, […]
Story from the Field: Imago at Arleta Elementary
by Catherine Hayes March 2, 2017 » Add the first comment.
Associate Board Member and Gala Sponsorship Chair, Eva Goldfarb, visited an Imago performance at Arleta Elementary. Read her Story from the Field below; BY EVA GOLDFARB: Arriving at Arleta, I met up with Young Audience Development Director, Catherine Hayes and a few members of the board who were all eager to see how their hard […]
