Mission Statement

To initiate life-long involvement in the arts by making them integral to every child's education.

History

Young Audiences of Massachusetts is the leading source for arts education programs in the Commonwealth. Since 1962, we have been the vital link between Massachusetts' best performing artists and the region's school children. Our mission is to initiate lifelong involvement in the arts by making them integral to every child's education.

Young Audiences of Massachusetts is affiliated with a national network of 31 Young Audiences' chapters, comprising the largest arts education network in the country. Every year, YA provides over 220,000 student/artist interactions through 1,500 performances, workshops and residencies in 450 sites.

Only through Young Audiences can students experience such a broad range of programs - everything from African drumming to Shakespeare. And only through Young Audiences can schools tailor these programs to their specific needs - from a one-time performance to multi-week programs.