As we celebrate National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week (YA Week) from March 29 to April 11, 2026, we reflect on a whirlwind of activity that captured the hearts and minds of our staff, board, and teaching artists.
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As we stand at the intersection of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, there is no better time to honor Vera Warren-Williams and Jennifer Turner, known affectionately as Mama Vera and Mama Jennifer.
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The journey that began with live painting, face painting, a sock puppet make and take, and YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ sessions at Urban South, culminates in the sophisticated carnival setting YALA intends to create at the New Orleans Jazz Museum this week on Thursday, January 29.
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“It's so awesome to see these little faces or you know teenage faces just light up with the pride of what they've done and they're creating!”
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22.6 million children’s parents would enroll them if an afterschool program were available.
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Watch The Premiere Here! https://youtu.be/Sn_awA9uXAY
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In classrooms and community spaces across Louisiana and beyond, teaching artists are transforming how young people learn—infusing creativity into education and shaping not just lessons, but lives.
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Ever used a video doorbell or home security camera? Thank Marie Van Brittan Brown! In 1966, she and her husband, Albert Brown, designed a closed-circuit TV system with a peephole camera, a monitor, and a two-way microphone—the foundation of today’s home security systems!
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Dr. Ericsson’s work helps us explore space, improve satellite technology, and inspire future scientists and engineers.
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Dr. Daniel Hale Williams (1856–1931) was a groundbreaking African American surgeon who performed one of the first successful open-heart surgeries in 1893.
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Fuller's story is a powerful reminder of the boundless potential within, regardless of circumstances.
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The Young Audiences Charter Schools (YACS) High School Student Jazz Combo is a testament to the power of passion and dedication. Under the guidance of their long-time teacher, Matt Bruzzi, these young musicians have honed their skills and developed a deep love for jazz.
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Lights On Afterschool underscores the critical importance of quality afterschool programs in preparing our children for success and fostering thriving communities.
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Young Audiences Arts for Learning (Young Audiences) recently announced the recipients of the prestigious Young Audiences National Teaching Artist Credential (TAC) for the 2024 application round.
Think of heroes like Harriet Tubman, the "Moses" of her people, or Sojourner Truth, a powerful voice for freedom who even spoke Dutch!
These figures, along with countless others, left behind stories and escape strategies that offer a window into this period.
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YALA is delighted to announce a generous gift of $50,000 from the Genesis Inspiration Foundation. This significant contribution will directly support the expansion of our arts integration and education programs, fostering creativity and innovation in students we serve in our region.
This summer, Young Audiences of Louisiana (YALA) is thrilled to celebrate the graduation of eight talented artists from our transformative Teaching Artist Institute (TAI)! We explored the intensive training program in our Spring Newsletter ( YALA Celebrates Teaching Artist Institute ), and now we witness the fruits of their labor.
Watch art students from Young Artist Charter Schools, Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts, and West Jefferson High School pair up with professional New Orleans artists Soraya Jean-Louis, Jennifer Lindsley, Emre Karaoglu, and Josh Wingerter. Art lovers of all ages are welcome to join the festivities, scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Urban South Brewery,1645 Tchoupitoulas Street.
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