Inspiring Today, Building Tomorrow
Our mission is to ensure equitable access to the arts—dance, music, and visual arts—impacting public education and empowering students across the United States.
Uplifting the next generation of creatives
Through mentorship & community based action, our team works to foster diversity and inclusion in the arts for underprivileged youth nationwide.
Our Impact stats
500+
K-5th graders Impacted
$3.5K
awarded in
grants & donations
100+
volunteers recruited
across 4 different cities
Strengthening Connections
We've fostered thousands of meaningful connections through our mentorship program, supporting lifelong friendships and partnerships between students, mentors, and faculty both in school and out.
Creativity in Action
YAE's programs channel artistic creativity into powerful education experiences, helping our students discover their passions at school and apply them beyond the classroom setting.
Long-Term Support
Committed to sustained impact, we work with our partner schools to ensure art, P.E, and music programs are consistent and thoroughly resourced with the help of our lasting support.
Join us in transforming lives and making a difference.
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