Affiliated with the national Young Audiences Arts for Learning network
Arts for Learning NW connects children and youth with arts experiences that inspire, challenge, and give them voice.
We work across Oregon and SW Washington to make music, dance, theatre, media and visual arts a vibrant part of every child’s life.
Explore Artists, Programs, and Resources
Teachers
Browse our Program Guide to schedule an artist to work with you and your students.
Educators, Parents, and Counselors
Check out our free Arts, Care & Connection lesson library.
Right Brain Partners
Learn more about the Right Brain Intiative, or browse RBI partner programs and artists.
Offering educational arts programming in multiple disciplines to Portland area schools
Arts for Learning Northwest was founded in 1958 under the name Young Audiences of Oregon as a local chapter of the nation’s largest arts-in-education organization. In 1989, the Portland-based organization merged with a smaller chapter in Vancouver to become Young Audiences of Oregon & SW Washington. We have steadily grown in scope and programming, evolving from presenting only classical music performances in our early years to currently offering a full range of educational arts programming in multiple disciplines and cultures—the only arts organization in the region to do so. READ MORE
This year, children’s access to the arts faced real pressure – and our community stepped up. Teaching artists showed up. Educators made space. Partners held the line. And supporters like you chose to invest in something […]
Young Audiences of Oregon Inc receives support from the Oregon Arts Commission, a state agency funded by the State of Oregon.
