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Youth in Arts Honored With Matching Grant

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

Original art by Elisa Kleven

Youth in Arts has been selected by the San Francisco Foundation as one of 14 arts organizations to receive a matching challenge grant to support our World Premiere 2011 production of The Paper Princess and the Piñata!

Before October 10, the San Francisco Foundation will provide a 1-to-1 match of up to $10,000 in donations received in support of this exciting new work.

    Donate now to help us secure these funds!


The Paper Princess and the Piñata is based on Elisa Kleven’s award-winning book series. Youth in Arts’ Miko Lee is collaborating with Ms. Kleven and Youth in Arts Mentor Artists Miguel Martinez, Nydia Gonzalez and Zenon Barron to adapt the books for the stage.

The original musical will premiere at the Marin Center Showcase Theatre, February 4-5, 2011, with special performances for student groups and, on Saturday, for families. This project is also supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Click here for more information on this show and other performances in our Youth in Arts Presents series.

And use the Social Media icons below to share this announcement with other friends and supporters of the arts via Facebook and Twitter!

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Italian Street Painting Workshop at Marin Catholic H.S.

Monday, April 26th, 2010

Students and teachers were introduced to the art of Italian Street Painting on Friday. Madonnara Lisa Jones led the two-hour workshop meant to introduce Marin Catholic High School to this wonderful artform.

Blending colors

Students and teachers learning to transfer an image to the street

Lisa explained the history of Italian street painting, and the Youth in Arts Italian Street Painting Festival, and also talked about her own years of Street Painting throughout the country.

We then headed out to the street where we practiced using the tools of the trade and experimented with a variety of techniques. Click to continue »

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Get `Til Dawn’s Newest CD Now

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

'TIL-DAWN-COVER-FINALYou can order `Til Dawn’s new CD Crescendo via Paypal with any credit card, even if you don’t have a Paypal account!

Visit `Til Dawn’s page on the YIA Website to Order Now

Here’s “You Gotta Be,” the first track off the new CD. Enjoy!

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Austin Willacy and `Til Dawn Honored With Avanti Award

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
`Til Dawn 2010

`Til Dawn 2010

`Til Dawn Director Austin Willacy will receive a 2010 Avanti Award from the Joseph and Frances Brucia Foundation. Granted in the field of performing and visual arts, the Avanti Awards enable outstanding artists to pursue their dreams. Austin’s award will provide much-needed scholarship funds for `Til Dawn students.

The 2010 Avanti Awards will be presented on Friday, January 15 at a dinner celebration at the Mill Valley Community Center with `Til Dawn performing. Tickets are required.

Earlier the same evening, `Til Dawn will open a performance at 142 Throckmorton by Austin and his award-winning a cappella rock band The House Jacks. Click to continue »

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New Book! ISPF 2009

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Shopping for gifts? How about our brand new book Faces of the Renaissance: 2009 Youth in Arts Italian Street Painting Festival at blurb.com? We’ve assembled a book showcasing the entire 2009 Festival (we think we’ve got at least a glimpse of every single square!) The book is indexed by sponsor and artist, and all purchases benefit Youth in Arts’ programs for Marin students.

Blurb.com is a print on demand service that will deliver your hard cover book straight to you (or a gift recipient). Preview the book online and buy your copy today–a great gift, but hurry! Holiday shipping deadlines are coming up very soon!

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Mille Grazie!

Sunday, June 21st, 2009
Children's Avenue 2009

Children's Avenue 2009

A thousand thanks to all the sponsors, artists and volunteers who made the 16th annual Youth in Arts Italian Street Painting Festival possible. It takes a great many people for an event like this to happen, and we are so grateful to you all!

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Art and Music Night at Our Lady of Loretto

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

The Last Supper

The Last Supper

On Wednesday, May 20, the families of Our Lady of Loretto school celebrated the art and music of their students. The evening began with musical performances from every grade: K-8. The rousing hour included favorite songs through the ages, and several recorder performances. The musical program began and ended with enchanting hand chime music by the 7th and 6th graders.

The audience was then invited next door to view the impressive art exhibition which included a work by every student in the school. The Hall was soon packed to the rafters with families admiring their children’s artwork. Youth in Arts Mentor Artist Mark Edwards was on hand to greet his students and their families. Mark worked with every student in grades one through eight, on a variety of projects. Works included learning ways of seeing shapes in a larger whole to paint the Mona Lisa. Students experimented Click to continue »

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Squares Still Available for 2009 Festival

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Artist: C. Hoog, Photo: M. Collins

Artist: C. Hoog, Photo: M. Collins

If you’re interested in creating a painting at the Youth in Arts Italian Street Painting Festival, June 13-14 in San Rafael, or in having your name or message featured on one of our squares, we still have space available!

Visit our square sponsorship page

or

Learn more about participating as an artist

We hope to see you there!

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Artist Call for New Media, Theatre & Music

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

Youth in Arts offers an open call to local artist educators in new media, theatre & music.  Must have experience working in schools.  Especially seeking artists with disabilities, artists of color and/or multilingual.

Submitted materials will be reviewed by 
Program Directors and kept on file.  Artists may be called in for interview/audition. Click to continue »

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