Young Audiences Arts for Learning of Northeast Texas uses the arts to enrich the lives of students and enhance their education. | |
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During the month of October, we partnered with Region 7 ESC to provide incredible professional storytellers for their GT Imagination Fair for full day workshops!
Dru Woods captivated students with her approach to character and storytelling through puppetry. And Chris Espinosa led engaging sessions using theatre and improv, showing students how to bring stories to life through performance skills.
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This fall, schools came alive with artist visits, bringing creativity and cultural enrichment directly to students! Highlights include Mexico 2000 for Hispanic Heritage Month, engaging writing workshops, and science workshops that explored concepts through theatre practices. Students also experienced the magic of storytelling, captivating puppeteers, and so much more. These experiences not only enhanced learning but also sparked imagination and curiosity in classrooms! | | |
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Our new after-school program is off to an incredible start this year! Students are diving into studio-style art classes every day of the week, exploring drama, dance, piano, drumline, and visual arts. With five days of hands-on creativity, paired with academic support and homework help, this program is fostering both artistic expression and academic success.
We are so thankful for the generous support of Texas Women for the Arts in helping us kick-start this amazing opportunity!
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We have some AMAZING Teaching Artists coming to schools next semester! To secure an artist for your students or to sponsor an artist visit for a school, reach out to Lauren Hinch.
lauren@yanetexas.org
Lucas Miller: The Singing Zoologist
Elizabeth Kahura: African Safari programs
Hope Shiver: Voices of the Past
Margaret Clauder: Storyteller
TJC Academy of Dance: Wizard of Oz Storytelling/Dance highlights
Mark Shelton: Strike, Shake, Scrape
Casey Muze: The Pulse of Freedom; Drumming through Black History
Ramblin' Rita: Texas Tall Tales Storyteller
Angela Henderson Smith: Children's Author, Book readings, Author talks, Writing workshops
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After-School Program & Volunteers Needed | | |
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Registration for spring after-school programs is open! Register by December 20th to make sure to secure a spot!
Classes run 5 days a week from 4pm - 6pm at the Caldwell Arts Academy campus.
Homework & academic help
Socialization & Snacks
One-Hour arts class each day in various styles of: Dance, Drama, Visual Arts, Music
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We need volunteers to help students with homework and academic needs after-school in the spring!
If you are a retired educator or a college student looking for volunteer opportunities, this is a great option!
You can volunteer one hour a day, once a week, or more!
To get on the volunteer list, click the button below and send an email to Tasha Prescott!
tasha@yanetexas.org
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Don't miss the opportunity to nominate an exceptional Fine Arts teacher! ANYONE can nominate a teacher that fits one of the award categories in the following Counties:
Anderson, Angelina, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Nacogdoches, Panola, Rains, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Upshur, Van Zandt, Wood
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To continue celebrating the incredible work of our fine arts educators, we need your support!
We invite you to sponsor our 2025 event and join us in making this celebration unforgettable. Visit our webpage to explore the many ways you can become part of this inspiring event.
A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors who have already committed to supporting this special occasion!
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We are thrilled to announce our 2025 ICON recipient for the 14th Annual Arts in Education Awards.
Dr. Sasha Vukelja has been transforming lives through her career in medicine, her love for humanity, and her passion for the arts! Click the article below to read more about Dr. V in the December/January issue of Tyler Today!
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To honor or support Dr.V please visit: | |
New Board Member Alert!
We are happy to announce Avery Teeter has joined our board of directors! Avery received her BFA from University of Arkansas in Painting. She is a local artist with a vibrant personality, bringing skills in video production, website design, and social media optimization to our organization. We're thrilled to welcome Avery to our board!
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We have a few more board seats we would love to fill. If you are interested in serving an amazing organization that puts arts in schools, or would like to learn more, let us know! We especially would like to add someone that has expertise in one of the following areas:
Legal
CPA
Human Resources
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Young Audiences Arts for Learning of Northeast Texas is supported in part by: | | | | |
