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Artist/Ensemble Opportunities
Become a YAMA Roster Artist:
Young Audiences of Massachusetts reviews applications for teaching artists and assembly programs on July 1st and December 1st of each year. Applications are reviewed and auditioned by a panel consisting of Young Audiences staff and program committee members. Artists must be currently working professionally in their discipline. Previous teaching experience is not mandatory.
Application Basics
- Applicants who apply both as a teaching artist and an assembly artist need to complete a separate application for each area.
- All artists must be available a minimum of two weekdays.
- Young Audiences provides required training for all new teaching artists.
- Artist fees are competitive with industry rates.
To apply, applicants must submit:
- Artist/Ensemble Application (PDF) (Adobe Acrobat required)
- Resume or CV
- Background and program information used in the development of educational materials
The review panel appraises each application based on:
- Artistic quality
- Educational Content
- Supporting materials
- Personal interview/audition
- Applicant’s available time for professional development and site assignments
- Young Audiences’ need/interest in the artistic discipline or performance
For the 2010-2011 school year we are seeking artists from all disciplines but are especially seeking artists working in the following areas:
Teaching Artists
- Visual Arts/Conceptual Arts
- Graphic/Animation Artists
- Art and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)
- Asian Art (brush painting and manga)
- Literary Artists
- Digital Media Artists
- Hip Hop musicians/dancers
- Spoken Word/Beat Poetry
- Songwriting
- Artists from all disciplines who have worked with special needs populations
Assembly Artists
- All Disciplines
- Art and Science/Math
- Theatre (all types)
- Hip Hop (music, dance, or poetry)
- Native American
- Hispanic Culture and/or Languages
- Asian Culture and/or Languages
- Interdisciplinary Works
- Eco-Minded Programs
More About Young Audiences of Massachusetts:
Young Audiences of Massachusetts specializes in bringing the best of the visual, literary, media and performing arts to children in school-based and community settings throughout Massachusetts.
Founded in 1962, Young Audiences of Massachusetts excels at deepening the artistic experience for all youth by ensuring that the arts play a critical role in every child’s education.
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Employment Opportunities
Young Audiences of Massachusetts is not currently accepting applications for staff employment.
If you are an artist or ensemble looking to join our roster, please refer to the information to the left under "Artist/Ensemble Opportunities."
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