Local Cultural Council (LCC)
Deadline: October 15, 2011.
Massachusetts Cultural Council STARS Residencies
Grants of $500-$5,000 to help schools work with teaching artists, scientists, and scholars for residencies of three days or more in the arts, sciences, and humanities. Click here for more information.
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YAMA's 2011-2012 Program Guide is here!
To download a PDF version, or for information on how to have one mailed to you, click here.
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YAMA's office has moved.
We are now located in The Non-Profit Building in downtown Boston, right near South Station.
Our phone number has not changed, but our mailing address, fax number, and individual extensions have.
New contact information:
89 South Street, Suite 601
Boston, MA 02111
p: 617-629-9262 | f: 617-249-1862
For a list of staff members and new extensions, click here.
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YAMA's 50th Anniversary is coming up in 2012. Stay in touch with us throughout the year to make sure that you get to be part of the celebration!
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Young Audiences of Massachusetts has committed to saving money and the planet by switching from print to online communications whenever possible.
Please send your current email address to yamass@yamass.org so that we can keep you informed while staying ecologically friendly.
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Your contribution makes it possible for us to provide artistically excellent programs and residencies in music, dance, visual art, and drama to over 250,000 students, educators, and families each year.
Donating to Young Audiences has never been easier thanks to Wainwright Bank. Please visit the Community Room to make your online contribution today.
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Thank you to all those who came out to our Fall 2011 Showcase last week at St. John the Baptist School in Peabody!
We had a wonderful turnout - over 100 people attended - and YAMA's staff and program committee enjoyed getting the chance to meet and talk with many of our parents and community partners.
A special thank you to the staff and parents from St. John the Baptist School for all of their help surrounding the event.
Preview Opportunities
If you couldn't make the Showcase, or you are interested in previewing an artist or program that was not presented at the Showcase, you can find a list of preview opportunities by clicking here.
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Free Workshop: How to Provide Successful Arts Programming
in Your School
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YAMA offers workshops to guide arts in education coordinators, PTO members, teachers, and administrators toward providing successful arts enrichment programming in their school.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Needham Public Library
1139 Highland Ave
Needham, MA 02494
Pre-Registration is required.
(Limited Enrollment)
Free!
For more information, and to pre-register, click here.
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National Hispanic History Month: September 15th - October 15th
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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by bringing a Young Audiences of Massachusetts program to your school. YAMA offers a variety of programs that bring Hispanic and Latino culture and history to life for your students. To schedule a program, contact us at scheduling@yamass.org or 617-629-9262 x303. Programs include:
(For program descriptions and other information, click on the picture, artist, or program name below.)
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month
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Recognize National Bullying Prevention Month by using October to bring one of YAMA's anti-bullying programs to your school. To schedule a program, contact us at scheduling@yamass.org or 617-629-9262 x303. Programs include:
(For program descriptions and other information, click on the picture, artist, or program name below.)
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Limited Engagement Artists
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Robin Pease - October 17-21, 2011 & April 2-6, 2012 Only!
 Native American Storytelling Grades K-12 Robin Pease, who is of Mohawk descent, drawing on her heritage as she takes you on a journey with Touch the Earth and/or Pushing Up the Sky. The program includes audience participation in the form of songs, language, dance, and games. Recuerdo Ser Simpatico (Remember to be Nice) Grades K-5 Robin Pease tells the story of a mean turtle who learns the value of friendship and remembers to be nice. During the program, students participate in Spanish language, song, and learn about animals and places in Costa Rica. For more information on all of Robin's programs, click here. |
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Eth-Noh-Tec - April 23-27, 2012 Only!
 Asia FantasiaGrades K-12 Master storyteller Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo delights students with folk tales and myths from Asia, taking them on an adventure of the imagination by weaving a variety of traditional tales with music, movement, and wild facial gestures. For more information on Eth-Noh-Tec's program, click here. |
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Gideon Freudmann - April 23-26, 2012 Only!
 CelloBop Grades PreK-12 CelloBop is a whirlwind 500-year history of the cello - its past, present, and future. Sound Science Grades 2-12 Sound Science is an energetic and enlightening examination of where art and science intersect. Master Class for Your String Players Grades 5-12 String players are led through a series of musical exercises and games in this non-traditional approach to making music. For more information on all of Gideon's programs, click here. |
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