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Young Audiences, Inc. of Houston enriches lives through arts education. We inspire creativity, foster learning, and build confidence in youth, shaping a brighter future for our community.
ANNUAL REACH
Total Children Served: 381,350; At-Risk Children Served: 91.5%; Economically Disadvantaged Served: 88.4%; Title 1 Schools Served: 92%; English Language Learners Served: 38%; Adults and Community Members Served: 98,407
DEMOGRAPHICS
Hispanic: 51%; African American: 36%; Caucasian: 9%; Asian and Pacific Islander: 1%; Two or More Races: 2%.
Total # of Volunteers: 71; Total # of Artists Served: 142; Total # of Educators Served: 1,129.
Total # of Programs & Services: 2,675; Total # of Sites Served: 249
IMPACTS OF YOUNG AUDIENCES
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Provide free educationally aligned arts programs for children
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Ensure cultural awareness and acceptance
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Provide campus and principal leadership support
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Provide free arts-based programs for youth
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Recruit and train high-quality teaching artists
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Provide evaluations of programs for social/emotional, engagement, and educational standards
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Provides parents and families with at-home art kits and lessons
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Connecting and collaborating with artists and school districts around the Houston area
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Providing children with the opportunity to learn more about art and the variety of art forms
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Giving children the chance to express their voice and ideas through their artwork
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Proving that art exposure has a lasting and positive impact on the lives of children as they continue to grow and give back to their communities
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Making the arts an integral part of the current school curriculum
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Delivering free accessibility to programs for children and families
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Training educators and teachers on how to implement art-based activities and strategies in the classroom