Before a child talks, they sing. Before they write, they draw. Before they stand, they dance. Art is fundamental to human expression. - Phylicia Rashad

 WE AGREE. 

Together, with artists, teachers and families, Young Audiences is here to ensure the arts are a fundamental part of every child’s education.

We have ambitious goals to build the capacity of the region’s artistic community to reach more children, to serve students and artists in rural communities, and to provide our artist programs to any school that needs them. We envision a future where every child in our region benefits from the Northwest’s abundance of artistic inspiration and creative energy. We believe that Oregon & SW Washington can set the national standard for excellence and equity in arts education. To realize such goals, though, we need your help.

Please consider making a donation to transform curiosity into creativity!