Nonprofit

Arts for Learning WNY


  • Mission

    Arts for Learning WNY (formerly Young Audiences of WNY) is a not-for-profit arts education organization whose mission is to inspire, expand learning, and strengthen the community through engagement with the arts.

    About Us

    For 61 years, Arts for Learning WNY has developed and delivered education programs in all artistic disciplines - music, dance, theater, literary, visual and media arts - to more than 3 million children and families in all 8 counties of Western New York, including Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua. We are an affiliate of the Young Audiences National Network, the nation’s leading arts education network, comprising 29 affiliates in 26 states.

    We are devoted to education, inspiration, and connection:

    • Education-> For 61 years, we have been the leading arts education organization in Western New York seeking innovative, equitable, and inclusive ways to infuse arts into learning.
    • Inspiration-> We are committed to empowering local artists to teach and inspire young people and educators through new and meaningful creative arts experiences.
    • Connection-> By serving as a reliable connector between artists and organizations, and providing high quality education, we seamlessly fill a need to infuse arts into the classroom.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Arts & Music
    • Community Development
    • Economic Development
    • Education
    • Volunteering

    Location & Contact

    Illustration

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