Rep Velázquez Introduces Resolution Supporting National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week

Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) introduced a House resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 13, 2025, through April 26, 2025, as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week. The resolution highlights the contributions of Young Audiences Arts for Learning in promoting arts education and recognizes the impact of the arts on youth development.

"During National Young Audiences Arts of Learning Week, we recognize the incredible power and inspirations that the arts' has on our young people across the country," said Congresswoman Velazquez. "Supporting the arts in student learning is crucial to the development of our youth and this week serves as a reminder that we must continue to advocate for more arts education in schools nationwide."

"On behalf of the Young Audiences Arts for Learning network, I would like to thank Congresswoman Velázquez for her continued support of Young Audiences Arts for Learning and the arts-in-education field," said David Dik, National Executive Director of Young Audiences Arts for Learning. "First championed by conductor Leonard Bernstein in 1971, YA Week has grown into a two-week celebration of arts in education observed each spring by the national YA network, leaders in the field, and individual supporters. This is an important moment in Young Audiences' history because not only are we celebrating our 73rd anniversary, but we continue to promote the role that creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurism plays through initiatives such as the National YA Week."

The resolution can be found here.

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