About Our Programs
Our arts learning programs for PreK–12 grade students include inspiring assembly programs, hands-on workshops and in-depth residencies.
Assembly Programs
Our assembly programs are performances from world-class artists brought directly to students in their schools, local libraries and community centers.
A YAMA Performance:
- is designed especially for student audiences
- introduces and art form and its cultural context or uses arts to teach specific school curriculum
- is interactive and can include a Q & A session
- can be adapted for specific learning goals or special needs
- ranges from 45–60 minutes long to accommodate school schedules
- reaches audiences of up to 300 students (and in some cases more)
- is affordable, ranging in price from $250–$1,700 for a single performance
- can include multiple shows back-to-back with each additional show discounted at 30% off of the single performance price
Workshops and Residencies
Post-performance workshops offered by many of our artists give students a chance to go deeper by trying out the art form they have just seen demonstrated in a small, focused group, with the guidance of a teaching artist.
Our stand-alone arts learning workshops and in-depth, multi-session residencies:
- are tailored to your specific learning goals
- focus on creating collaboratively
- include opportunities for self-expression
- are inclusive of students with all learning styles
- can culminate in a shareable project or performance
- accommodate a range of 20–40 students per session (varying by program)
- range in length from 30–60 minutes to accommodate school schedules
- are affordable, with prices ranging from $150-250 per session (with materials fees ranging from $0–$10 per student)
