Programs

Young Audiences brings the arts to life for children in a way that nothing else can!  Our artists inspire and motivate school children by sharing their knowledge, artistry and passion through dynamic programs spanning a wide variety of art forms and cultural traditions.  For many young people, a Young Audiences performance is their very first—and often a life-changing—encounter with the arts.  Each program’s combination of authentic arts experiences, curriculum content and participatory activities provides multiple handles for every child to grasp—regardless of personal learning style.   Classroom workshops and residencies provide opportunities for active, multi-layered learning in and through the arts.  Whether designing a sculpture, writing a play or composing a musical score—students are discovering outlets for personal expression, acquiring critical thinking and problem-solving skills and developing the self-discipline, patience and perseverance necessary for success in school and in life   There really is an art to learning.  Bring Young Audiences into your school today and see the arts work magic with your students!

Assembly Performances
Duration: Approximately 40-45 minutes
Audience Size: Approximately 250-300 students
Features: Introduction to art form through performance, demonstration, audience participation

Workshops
Duration: Approximately 50-60 minutes
Audience Size: Approximately 20-30 students per class
Features: Classroom-based, hands-on experiences with art form

Residencies
Duration: A minimum of 5 days up to several weeks
Audience Size: 4 classes/day limited to 20-30 students per class
Features: In-depth exploration of art form in connection with other curriculum areas
Requirements: Advance planning to determine goals, activities and outcomes

Woodruff Arts Center          Alliance Theatre          Atlanta Symphony Orchestra          High Museum

Young Audiences’ programs are supported by the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) through the appropriations of the GA General Assembly. GCA is a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art. Major funding also provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners under the guidance of the Fulton County Arts Council. Major support is also provided by the City of Atlanta Bureau of Cultural Affairs. © 2001-2007 Young Audiences, Woodruff Art Center All Rights Reserved.
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