Who We Are
Young Audiences presents professional artists who engage young people in creative learning through the arts.
Young Audiences presents professional artists who engage young people in creative learning through the arts.
Young Audiences presents professional artists who engage young people in creative learning through the arts.
Who We Are
Young Audiences presents professional artists who engage young people in creative learning through the arts.
Young Audiences presents professional artists who engage young people in creative learning through the arts.
Young Audiences presents professional artists who engage young people in creative learning through the arts.
Who We Are
Young Audiences presents professional artists who engage young people in creative learning through the arts.
Young Audiences presents professional artists who engage young people in creative learning through the arts.
Young Audiences presents professional artists who engage young people in creative learning through the arts.
Young Audiences of Western New York
Young Audience of Western New York’s mission is to make the arts a part of young people’s lives
in order to enhance their development as creative and productive human beings.
Featured Programs
Travel the Erie Canal
An immersive 5 or 10 session residency geared towards 4th graders learning about the Erie Canal. Structures into modules focused on writing, poetry, theatre, music, photography, and videography, this program includes professional development for teachers, and builds in personal assessments and a final portfolio of work for each student.
Phonics Residency
The Phonics Program is an 8 session residency that uses multiple stimuli on teach phonics to pre-Kindergarten through first grade students. Using songs, dances, American Sign Language and visual arts, each consonant is attached to a variety of activities which establish and reinforce the connection of the letter to its corresponding sounds. By acknowledging that all students do not learn in the same way, or at the same rate, The Phonics Program addresses the needs of those students who struggle with the traditional approach to reading. The Residency culminates in a celebratory performance by all participating students.
ArtWorks
ArtWorks is a paid summer youth apprenticeship program in the arts for high school students ages 14-18 that reside in the City of Buffalo or Erie County. ArtWorks gives students the opportunity to learn and practice essential 21st century career skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving skills, as well as the ability to think and work creatively with others.
70,000
Youth & families participated in Young Audiences programs this year
2,000
Workshops, performances,
& field trips across Western New York
125
Partnerships with schools, libraries, camps, cultural & community centers
109
Teaching artists working in a variety of artistic disciplines
Featured Teaching Artists
LARRY MOSS, Creative Director of Airigami, began his career 25 years ago as a NYC street performer, but has gone on to display his amazing air-filled art in 12 countries on four continents.
Devi Bollywood Dance
Gaitrie was born in Guyana, South America and was raised in the Bronx, NYC. A graduate from the University of Buffalo, she spent 8 years of her life between NYC and Buffalo…
PUSH Physical Theatre
Award-winning PUSH Physical Theatre is an innovative and exciting acrobatic dance and theater troupe. PUSH has been called “a cross between fine art sculpture and the…
Le Ballet Touba is a dance and music duo led by Robin Hibbert, a professional dancer and teacher. Hibbert was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and now lives in Buffalo. She holds a BA from the….
Differential Flava Crew (DFC) has been Buffalo’s premiere B-boy (hip-hop dance) crew for the past 10 years, bringing style and originality to the urban dance scene.
How to Book a Program
Our professional staff is also here to assist you in choosing the type of program that meets your school’s curricular and budgetary needs. We provide a no-hassle approach to bringing our artists to your school or venue.
Call 716.881.0917. Our staff are available Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or email: info@yawny.org
