Every day we strive to find our place in the world, our calling, our mission. Young Audiences New York has spent the past 57 years developing, creating and inspiring arts programming for New York City’s children solely to achieve one purpose- to promote the development of a well-rounded individual.

In today’s world where it seems that the lone voice of inspiration and ingenuity gets lost, Young Audiences New York believes that cultivating the development of a well-rounded child and a vibrant imagination will provide a strong foundation for the future and give the leaders of tomorrow – Creativity to Change the World.

Each year, Young Audiences’ innovative programming reaches over 200,000 New York City children and families from Pre-K through 12th grade. From performances and field trips to residencies and culminating events, Young Audiences strives to provide your students with the richest arts experience possible. And now, we want to do more!

In 2008-2009, you will see Young Audiences grow and impact your children in new ways. By working with gifted professionals who are leaders in their field and building partnerships with some of the best and most revered organizations in the city, we will be able to further enrich the artistic and academic lives of students in and outside of school.

Because learning and development don’t end at the classroom door, we are expanding after-school programming and partnerships with the Department of Youth Development (DYCD). Students outside of the traditional classroom will be inspired through the arts with our partnerships with the Noguchi Museum and Sony WonderLab. Students participating in our residencies will be immersed in hands-on arts programming with professional artists and cultural organizations like Nation Beat, The Hip Hop Project and the Museum of Arts & Design.

Through artistic integrity, diversity of programming and collaboration, Young Audiences New York has the tools and experience to be your arts and culture-based programming partner. I invite you to partner with us this school year and give your students the opportunity to be artistically expressive, dynamic and inspired.

Sincerely,

John G. Schultz
Executive Director