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Lyric Opera of Kansas City

Lyric Opera of Kansas City

To enrich the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds throughout the region by offering a broad repertoire of professional operatic experiences.

Main Street Mural

KCYA Installs New Mural on Main Street

 

Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey

Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey

To make dance accesible to all by teaching young people critical life skills through dance, and to model interracial and multi-cultural community partnerships.

CSA Fall Open House

History

 

KC's Original
Arts Education Organization

 

Kansas City Young Audiences (KCYA) has been the leading provider of high-quality arts education for 55 years.  Established as a non-profit agency in 1961by a group of dedicated volunteers, KCYA's original mission was to provide children, in Kansas City schools, an opportunity to see and hear classical music performances. 

 

Since that time, Kansas City Young Audiences has expanded and now provides programs in creative writing, dance, theatre, visual art as well as music and serves the greater Kansas City area, Eastern Kansas and Western Missouri. KCYA is an affiliate of the national Young Audiences Arts for Learning network, the leading provider of arts education programs in the United States.

 

 Kansas City Young Audiences arts programs have helped more than 5 million children cultivate artistic expression; unleashing ideas, creativity, and individual problem solving skills – skills that enhance learning in Math, Science, English and History.

 

Through interactive classes, workshops, residencies, performances and professional development, KCYA’s programs strengthen a child’s understanding of necessary educational concepts and teach educators how to successfully integrate the arts into core educational subjects. KCYA has become the largest non-profit arts education provider in the region serving more than 100,000 students every school year.

 

 

 


 

Kansas City Young Audiences, Inc.

Kansas City Young Audiences

To engage all youth in the arts, promote creativity and inspire success in education. 

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art

Enriching lives through the experience of contemporary art, the Kemper exhibits, collects, and educates in a free and welcoming environment.

Volunteer

 

Volunteer

 

Community Arts Support Team (CAST)

 

Why join CAST?

Because you care about children, education and the arts.
Because you want to contribute to this worthwhile mission.
Because you'll get to observe fantastic artists teaching great programs.
Because you'll get to see children having truly enriching arts experiences.
Because the schedule is flexible.
Because we need you!       

 

 

Volunteer Opportunities

 

KCYA Board directed committees

 

Special Events Committee: work with other volunteers and KCYA staff to assist in planning and implementing one or more special events, raising both funds and awareness.

 

Marketing Committee: work with other volunteers and KCYA staff to develop and implement an integrated marketing/communications/public relations campaign highlighting the KCYA Brand and program impact 

 

Facilities Committee: advise KCYA Board and staff on facilities issues, including maintenance, repair/replace schedules, landscaping, etc.

 

 

Community School of the Arts (CSA) Committee

 

Dance and Theatre Performances (January, May, July) - Volunteers can distribute flyers and brochures, take photos, sell or serve snacks, and welcome guests.

 

Fundraising Committee (ongoing) - Plan and implement projects to support CSA scholarships 

 

First week of classes (January, June, September) - Give building tours to new students/families

 

 

Advocates
 

A KCYA Advocate creates greater awareness of KCYA programs. Advocates can: 

  • Provide feedback on programs delivered in schools
  • Represent KCYA at community events
  • Help identify new friends

 

 

 

Please call 816-531-4022 to learn more.

 

 

 

Learn more about our upcoming events

Samarpita Bajpai

Samarpita Bajpai

started training in dance at the age of seven. She trained in seven styles of Indian dance for three years. She went on to specialize in two of the most popular forms Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam.

school and community programs

 

 
 

KCYA’s original programming (now called School and Community Programs) was established by community leaders in 1961 to introduce children to the arts. This program places the finest professional artists in the classroom to deliver arts programs integrated with core curriculum.

Educators, PTA’s, librarians, and community service providers can select from a wide variety of quality programs that are approved by educators and support curricular standards.  With performances, workshops, and residencies in nearly every artistic discipline and covering numerous academic topics, educators look to KCYA to enhance and reinforce their students’ classroom learning.  

School and Community Programs reached more than 42,022 youth last year, delivering a full palette of arts programs to public and private schools, early childhood centers, libraries, and other community venues.   School and Community Programs also deliver unique professional development opportunities for educators and teaching artists in the area of arts integration.  

 

General Information

 

School and Community Programs

Arts integration programs to inspire student learning.

 

SEARCH OUR PROGRAMS

 

 

 

KCYA's School and Community Programs works with a roster of nearly 150 artists to provide dynamic and educational arts programs to children in schools, libraries, community centers, and hospitals throughout the greater Kansas City area.

 

With performances, residencies, workshops, and after-school programs in nearly every artistic discipline and covering numerous academic subjects KCYA's School and Community Programs reinforce core curriculum as well as cultivate artistic expression; unleashing ideas, creativity, and individual problem solving skills.

 

How to Fund Your Programs

 

How to Fund Your Program

 

Funding is available from more sources than you may have thought! 

 

Additional funding for educational arts programs may be found through these resources:

 

Title 1 Discounts:

Through the generosity of the Missouri Arts Council and other donors KCYA provides subsidies to qualified schools.  These funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited to the funds available. Choose the performance or workshop you would like to have and call us at 816-531-4022.

 

WORKSHOPS
          Regular Price Price for Title 1 Schools
          $95 - $220 up to 1/2 price (plus materials)
   
PERFORMANCES
          Regular Price Price for Title 1 Schools
          $251 - $724 Up to 1/2 price 

 

 

ESSER Funds:

Ask your administrator if ESSER funds are available to pay for your arts education programs!

 

Your PTA/PTO:

Many PTAs/PTOs are willing to raise money or already have money allocated to support arts enrichment activities. We are happy to come and present ideas to your PTA/PTO. Please call us at 816-531-4022 to set up a meeting. 

 

Missouri Arts Council (MAC): 

A variety of grants are also offered by the Missouri Arts Council. The School Touring grant for schools outside of Kansas City and the Artist in Residence grant which is great for after-school programming are both available for schools and community agencies. The Big Yellow Bus grant will pay for transportation to arts related activities.

 

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA):

Two giving areas for the NEA include Access to Artistic Experience and Learning for the Arts for Children and Youth.

 

National Assembly for State Arts Agencies (NASAA):

NASAA is not a grant-making organization, but their website includes a list of foundations that support arts and culture.

 

Kids In Need Foundation:

Kids In Need Teacher Grants provide K-12 educators with funding to provide innovative learning opportunities for their students. The Kids In Need Foundation helps to engage students in the learning process by supporting our most creative and important educational resource — our nation's teachers.

 

Businesses:

Corporations such as Target, Bank of America and Wal-Mart offer grants to schools. Visit the community relations page on their websites or stop by a local branch/store to ask how to apply for a grant.

 

Civic Groups:

Civic groups such as the Junior League, Optimists, and Kansas City Young Matrons, etc., provide grants to organizations that serve children and families through the arts.

 

Grants.gov

This website allows organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies. Grants.gov is the single access point for more than 1,000 grant programs.

 

Local Arts Councils:

County arts councils may offer grants to schools in support of arts-based programming.

 

Local Foundations:

Many local foundations such as the Francis Family Foundation will provide grants for arts programs in schools. The Small Arts Grants Fund is available for schools.  (Please note that individual artists cannot apply for this grant.)

 

 

Evaluations

 

Program Evaluations

 

Program evaluation is an important tool to measure the quality and impact of our performances, workshops, and residencies.

 

Evaluation forms will be sent with your confirmation letters. We encourage you to have every teacher, adminstrator, and/or parent who watches a KCYA program complete the form and return it to us.

 

 

Should you need additional forms you may download them:

 

Download the KCYA performance evaluation

Download the KCYA workshop evaluation

 

 

Please return completed forms to KCYA

by fax: 816-960-1519

by mail:
3732 Main Street
Kansas City MO, 64111

 

 

 

Thank you for providing this valuable feedback.

 

CSA Enrollment Information

 

Enrollment Information & FAQ

 

What are the Session Dates?

What are typical business hours?

Summer Camp questions?

Enrollment questions?

Where is KCYA located? Where do we Park? And what is the drop off/ pick up policy?

Are there any Discounts?

Do I qualify for a Scholarship?

What is the Payment Policy?

What is the Cancellation Policy?

Can I enroll after the session has started?

What about inclement weather?

What is the Illness policy?

What if I need to miss a class?

What are Student Demonstrations?

Are there Special Events?

Can I get on the mail list?

What should my child wear to dance class?

 

 

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CSA Session Dates

Spring 2024: January 29 - May 4

Summer 2024: June 3 - August 3

 

Private lessons begin when arranged with Teaching Artist 

 

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Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 7:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 12:00pm
The Business Office is open Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

 

Holiday Schedule

TBA

 

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Camp Details

  • All camps are held at KCYA: 3732 Main Street, KC, MO 64111
  • All summer camps meet Monday-Friday (except the week of June 17 and July 4th)
  • Camp begins at 8:30, campers may begin arriving at 8:00am
  • Campers need to be picked up no later than 10 minutes after the end of camp (12:00 for half day camps, 4:00 for full day camps)
  • Extended Daycare is available until 5:30pm for an additional fee
  • All campers should bring a waterbottle
  • Full day campers must bring a lunch (this includes campers attending 2 half-day camps)
  • AM and PM snacks are provided
  • Most Camps conclude with an end of the week camp performance on Friday. Specific information will be distributed on the first day of the camp.

 

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Enrollment

All enrollments are processed online through Active Camp and Class Manager. There is a small (4%) fee added to the class costs to cover part of the administration fees. 

You'll create your own secure account at ACTIVE CAMP & CLASS MANAGER. Click here to login to your Active Camp & Class Manager account. 

 

Who should I talk to about enrolling in a class?
Enollments are processed online. If you have questions, please call Andi Gilbertson at 816.531.4022 x1000.
Private instruction is offered through a number of fabulous teaching artists who you should contact directly.  

 

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Where are the CSA classes held?
All classes are held at 3732 Main St., Kansas City, Missouri 64111

 

Where do we park?
All KCYA families are encouraged to park in our lot (3732 Main St.) if space is available.  If the KCYA lot is full, you may park across the street  (3731 Main Street) and use the crosswalk at 37th Street.  After 5pm or on weekends you may also park at The Whole Person (3710 Main St.).

 

Student Drop off and Pick up Policy

Drop off:

  • Students can either walk themselves or be escorted by a parent/guardian to the building entrance.
  • Students may go directly to their class or, if early, may wait in the Family Lounge. Parents/guardians may wait inside until class dismissal. 
  • Students may arrive as early as 10 minutes before their class start time. 

 

Pick up:

  • Parents/guardians of children ages up to 10 years should be near the classroom door at dismissal time to escort your student out of the building.
  • Parents/guardians of children 11 and older may meet near the classroom door, in the Family Lounge, at the building entrance/exit, or you may choose to meet your child in the parking lot at dismissal time. Please make sure your child knows where to meet you. For their safety, students will not be allowed to wait outside. 
  • Students must be picked up within ten minutes of their class ending time. If you know you will be late, please give us a call.
  • KCYA staff will be at the entrance/exit of the building to assist students as needed.

 

 

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Discounts and Special Offers

  • NEW! EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Enroll before 4/15 to save 15% on your class or camp fees for summer 2024.
    Use code:SUMMER24 at checkout.
  • MULTI-CLASS OR MULTI-CHILD DISCOUNT: enroll in more than one class and receive 10% off your second class. (Two classes or two children must be enrolled in the same transaction.)
    Use code: multi24 at checkout.
  • REFER A FRIEND DISCOUNT:  Referee will receive $20 off their first class and must give name of the person who made the referral. The person who made the referal will receive $10 off their next class. Discount codes are required, please call to confirm your refer a friend discount. 

Sorry - discounts and special offers may not be combined. 

 

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Scholarships
Kansas City Young Audiences Community School of the Arts believes that all children deserve access to the arts. Visit our Scholarship page for more information. Limited Scholarships are available for each program. Learn more.

 

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Payment Policy - Classes
Group classes may be paid in full at time of enrollment or may be paid in three installments with the first installment due at the time of enrollment.

 

Payment Policy - Camps 
50 % of the fees are due at registration. The remainder of the fees must be paid prior to the Friday before camp begins.  If waitlisted, no payment or deposit is due until a spot becomes available.

 

Private Instruction may be arranged directly with Teaching Artists. Fees and payment arrangements are based on individual artist's policies.

 

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Cancellation & Refund Policy

CLASS Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • If you withdraw from any class prior to the first meeting, we will issue a full refund less the processing fee.
  • Our goal is to find the perfect class for your child. If your child is not happy in their class please let us know and we’ll do what we can to find a better fit. However, after the fourth week of the session it’s difficult to transfer students into a class and the decision to accept an additional student will be made in conjunction with the teaching artist.
  • Class credits (less the processing fee) will be issued for those who withdraw from a class after the first session if a different class is not available. Credits will remain on your account and may be used for any future classes or camps.
  • All CSA classes require a minimum of 5 student enrollments. Should the minimum number of students not be reached, class will be cancelled and a refund will be issued. Enroll early and tell a friend to help ensure that all classes make!

 

 

CAMP Cancellation & Refund Policy

 

  • Prior to May 1st camp fees are refundable (less the 4% processing fee)
  • May 1- May 30 camp fees are refundable at 50% (less the 4% processing fee)
  • Beginning June 1 there are no refunds for camp fees, but campers may transfer to another week during the 2024 summer.
  • The seasonal nature of our program precludes any refund, camp credit, or reduction for late or non-arrival, early withdrawal, or student cancellation within two weeks of the program for any reason. 

 

 

**Special Circumstances - Coronavirus**

We will continue to monitor developments, and will act and communicate based on the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and appropriate state, county and local authorities. 

 

 

 

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Late Enrollments & Pro-rated Fees
We encourage you to enroll prior to the first day of class. However, we will do our best to accommodate late enrollments and to pro-rate the fees accordingly. Any enrollment after the fourth week of the session requires the teaching artists approval.
Enrollments for private instruction lessons must be arranged through the Teaching Artist.

 

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Inclement Weather
On inclement weather days, a decision may need to be made to cancel classes. We will make that decision by 2:00pm on weekdays or by 8:00am on Saturdays. We also reserve the right to cancel classes later than that if the weather conditions worsen. You may call the office at 816.531.4022, check our website homepage: www.kcya.org or visit our Facebook page for the latest information.  

We have reserved the week after the final week of the Session for make-up classes. 

 

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Illness Policy

Community School of the Arts policy (based on CDC recommendations) requires a child stay home if he or she has:

  • Has a fever of 100.4 or higher
  • Has been vomiting or has diarrhea (within 24 hrs)
  • Sore throat if you suspect a strep infection, even if there is not fever.
  • Drainage from an ear or eye (may indicate infection)
  • Severe cough that may be uncontrollable.
  • Frequent sneezing and coughing. This spreads sickness to others.

 

24 Hour Rule:

  • Fever: Keep your child home until his or her FEVER has gone WITHOUT medicine for 24 hours. Colds can be contagious for at least 48 hours. Returning to school too soon may slow recovery and make others sick.
  • Vomiting or Diarrhea: Keep your child home for 24 hours after last time he or she vomited or had diarrhea.
  • Antibiotics: Keep your child home until 24 hours after the First dose of antibiotic for anything like ear infection, strep, or pneumonia.

 

Please consult your doctor promptly if there is any doubt about the condition of your child. Follow the directions from your child’s physician or school nurse before sending your child back to school or other activities following a communicable disease. Whenever possible, KCYA will notify parents of a communicable disease incidence as appropriate.

 

Read the Building Protocols

 

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Missing Classes or Lessons
Please call 816.531.4022 to report an absence. Sorry, there are no make-ups for group classes, except for those classes we cancel due to weather. Some dance and acting class students may be able to make up a missed class by attending a similar class or a class one level lower than their current class.  

 

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Student Demonstrations 

  • Typically, each group class will participate in an end of session (in-class) demonstration during the final week of class. 
  • Student Recitals: Private instruction teaching artists will communicate with you about student recital opportunities.
  • Typically, we host two dance performances and two theatre performances each year. 

 

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CSA Special Events
We host a number of special events like Student Showcases, Dance Performances, Theatre Performances etc. See upcoming Special Events here.

 

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Communications

We use email to communicate information about classes, camps, special events, performance opportunities. Sign up (in the footer at the bottom of this page) to receive our emails so you're always in the know.  Like us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

 

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CSA Dance Class Attire

 

Pre-Ballet and Ballet I-VI Classes:  Ladies: solid color leotard, pink tights and pink leather ballet slippers. Hair must be pulled away from the face in a bun or ponytail. Please bring rubber hair bands and barrettes to each class. 
Gentlemen: T-shirt, black leggings or bike shorts, and white or black leather ballet slippers.

 

Hip Hop: Loose fitting clothes and bare feet or sneakers that are only worn for Hip Hop class. (Please, no street shoes in the dance studios.)

 

Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Dance for Musical Theatre, LDC, Teen/Tween Ballet: Loose fitting clothes or leotard and jazz pants with jazz shoes or ballet slippers. Hair in ponytail.

 

Parent and Me Pre-Ballet, Tiny Creative Movement: Adults in Parent & Me class should wear comfortable clothes and socks or bare feet. No leotards required. Children can wear comfortable clothes and bare feet or the same attire as Pre-Ballet.

 

Tap/Jazz:  Loose fitting clothes or leotard and jazz pants (Gentlemen: t-shirt, black leggings or bike shorts)  All dancers will need tap shoes and/or jazz shoes or ballet slippers. Hair must be pulled away from face in a bun or ponytail.  Please bring rubber bands and barrettes to each class.

 

Dance Shoes should never be worn outside, only in the Dance Studio. Street shoes are not allowed on the dance floor.

 

Dance attire may be purchased online at https://www.discountdance.com/teacher_search.php. Use the Studio/Teacher ID# TP48802. We'll earn points towards new costumes and other dance supplies when you shop here.  And with the ID# you can get 10% off your first purchase!  

 

 

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School and Community Programs FAQ

 

School & Community Programs FAQs

 

 

 

What information do I need to have ready when scheduling a program?
How will I know when the program I booked is confirmed?
Who is in responsible for classroom management?
What is the Teacher Program Guide?
What forms of payment does KCYA accept?
When is the payment due?
Is there any funding available for KCYA programs?
What if I need to cancel or reschedule my confirmed program?
What happens when there is inclement weather or a snow day?

 

 

What information do I need to have ready when scheduling a program?

  • The programs that interests you
  • Preferred program dates as well as 2 or 3 dates that will work for your schedule
  • Preferred time of day 
  • Audience size and grade levels 
  • How you plan to pay for your program
  • Name, title, and phone number of contact person who will be responsible for booking the program

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How will I know when the program I booked is confirmed?

KCYA programs are subject to artist availability. After the artist has verified his/her availability, we will confirm the details with you by phone or e-mail. We recommend that you schedule programs as early in the school year as possible to reserve the artists and dates of your preference.

 

Upon program confirmation, you will also receive an email confirming the details of the booking. Three to four weeks before the event you will receive a Program Confirmation/Invoice, a Teachers Program Guide, and a Program Evaluation Form in the mail. Please make sure all equipment needs listed on the Program Confirmation are met by the date of the program. 

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Who is responsible for classroom management?

For all workshops, residencies, and performances, a teacher or a school administrator representative must be present in the room at all times. There are no exceptions to this policy.

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What is the Teachers Program Guide?

KCYA has prepared a Teachers Program Guide (TPG) for each program that details the teaching artist's biography, program goals and objectives, discussion ideas, pre- and post-activities, vocabulary words, and teacher resources. These guides provide the teacher with supplemental information to enhance the educational value of the program.

 

The Teachers Program Guides will be included with your confirmation email once a program has been booked. It is included with the Confirmation/Invoice that will be mailed to you 3 to 4 weeks before the event. The guide may also be downloaded from our online catalog. Please share this guide with educators, parents, administrators, and other interested parties prior to every KCYA program.

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What forms of payment does KCYA accept?

Credit Cards:  Amex, Discover, MasterCard and Visa
Checks: payable to Kansas City Young Audiences

 

Mail checks to: 
Kansas City Young Audiences
3732 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111

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When is the payment due?

Once you receive your confirmation, please return the invoice along with your payment to the Kansas City Young Audiences office. Payment must be received at least 5 days before the scheduled program. If payment is not received by that date, the program may be cancelled. Please do not give payments to the artist at the scheduled event, as they are not authorized to accept payments. If your payment is late please notify our scheduling coordinator as soon as possible.

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Is there any funding available for KCYA programs?

KCYA has limited funding to assist Title 1 schools with program fees. In addition, there are several grant opportunities available to schools in both Kansas and Missouri that will cover some of the costs of our arts education programs. See Funding Assistance. 

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What if I need to cancel or reschedule my confirmed program?

CANCELLATION: If you need to cancel a program, please contact your scheduling coordinator 2 business days prior to the scheduled program. Clients who cancel a program with fewer than 2 business days notice will be billed the full cost of the program.

RESCHEDULE: If you need to reschedule a program, please contact your scheduling coordinator as soon as possible. Clients who reschedule a program with fewer than 2 business days notice will be charged an additional fee equal to 20% of the total program cost.
 

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What happens when there is inclement weather or a snow day?

If your school or organization is closed because of inclement weather please contact us immediately so that we can notify the Teaching Artist. We will then reschedule the program for another date. There will be no rescheduling fee, as these things are uncontrollable.

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If you have any further questions, please call or email Nick Ratliff at 816-531-4022 ext. 1008.

 

Kansas City Arts Partners

Established in 1985, Arts Partners is a unique consortium of sixteen premier arts organizations collaborating to provide high-quality arts experiences to eleven school districts across the Kansas City metropolitan area.  Arts Partners is an innovative, sequential arts-in-education program for grades K-12, successfully integrating arts education into the curriculum of participating school districts. Each district participates in the customized program planning process to ensure in-school programming, field trips, performances, professional development, and workshops directly relate to district curricula.

Teachers and students receive educational support materials for pre and post activities. These Arts Partners programs are purchased on a contractual basis — ensuring district-wide continuity. Students enjoy arts education tied to math, science, literature, reading, and English provided by the Arts Partners organizations.

During the 2010-2011 school year, Arts Partners served a total of 113,079 youth with 575 performances, 1,230 workshops, 27 residencies, 276 field trips to participating arts organizations and 2 professional development seminars.  

Under KCYA’s management, Arts Partners has become a model not only for the Kansas City region, but for other Young Audiences chapters in the country including Dallas, Houston, Cleveland, Wichita and Buffalo.

American Jazz Museum

American Jazz Museum 

This is where jazz lives. At the American Jazz Museum, it's all about the music. 

Samarpita Bajpai

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Samarpita Bajpai

Samarpita Bajpai started training in dance at the age of seven. She trained in seven styles of Indian dance for three years. She went on to specialize in two of the most popular forms...

Join our Roster of Teaching Artists

 

KCYA hires Teaching Artists for two distinct programs:

 

School and Community Programs (SCP) – in school programs 
and
Community School of the Arts (CSA) – classes & camps at our location 

 

 


Jaime Lyon reflects on her time as a teaching artist with Kansas City Young Audiences

 

 

School and Community Programs

 

KCYA's School and Community Programs works with a roster of nearly 150 artists to provide dynamic and educational arts programs to children in schools, libraries, and community centers throughout the greater Kansas City area.

 

KCYA's School and Community Programs reinforce core curriculum as well as cultivate artistic expression; unleashing ideas, creativity, collaboration and problem solving skills.

 

Performances, workshops, residencies, after-school programs, and professional development are offered in a variety of artistic disciplines: Dance, Language Arts, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts and more! Every program we offer incorporates one or more curricular connections, everything from Social Studies, STEM, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Fine Arts, and Language Arts to Healthy Living.

 

General information:

 

  • At this time we are not accepting applications from teaching artists outside the greater Kansas City area.
  • When a Teaching Artist submits an application to the KCYA School and Community Programs roster it is with the understanding that the specific program will be offered exclusively through KCYA if accepted.
  • A panel of teaching professionals reviews and responds to all applications.  

 

Contact Director of Arts Education: 816-531-4022 ext. 1011

 

Community School of the Arts

 

The Community School of the Arts offers classes, camps and performance opportunities for children ages 2 through 18.

 

Kansas City Young Audiences is your destination for a well-rounded arts education. The only organization to offer classes in dance, theatre, music, and visual art simultaneously, we can help you discover how your dance classes inform your acting classes; and how improvisation techniques connect your creativity whether in garage band or painting. CSA classes meet between 4 and 8pm and on Saturday mornings. 

 

Spring Break and Summer Camps are offered as well. Spring Break camps will align with area districts in March and Summer Camps are available between June and August. These week long camps provide outstanding opportunities for children to learn, explore and express themselves.

 

Private instruction is also available in acting, vocal and instrumental music.

 

General information:

 

  • The Community School of the Arts operates on a trimester schedule. (13 week sessions in the Fall and Spring, 8 week Summer session.)
  • Planning for each of these sessions begins approximately 6 months in advance.
  • Teaching Artists may submit their resumes for consideration at any time.
  • We are always considering new programs and instructional offerings based on the strengths of our teaching artists.

 

Contact Director of Arts Education: 816-531-4022 ext. 1011

 

To apply to become a KCYA Teaching Artist please submit the following:

 

School and Community Programs Application Submissions must include:

 

  • Completed Teaching Artist Application
  • Lesson Plan (see pg 2 of the Teaching Artist Application) 
  • Resume and bio. Please include previous teaching and residency experience.
  • Examples of your professional work (website or portfolio link, photos, videos, audio, etc.)
  • Sample footage of you teaching. Seeing you or your ensemble interacting with students is the best way for the panel to view your competency as a teaching artist. If digital footage is unavailable, please contact us to make other arrangements.
  • Three references (include addresses and phone numbers)

 

If you are a current KCYA teaching artist and have an idea for a new program you may use the same TA application completing only the following:

 

Community School of the Arts Application Submissions must include:

 

  • Completed CSA Teaching Artist Application
  • Resume and bio. Please include previous teaching and residency experience.
  • Examples of your professional work (website or portfolio link, photos, videos, audio, etc.)
  • Sample footage of you teaching. Seeing you or your ensemble interacting with students is the best way for the panel to view your competency as a teaching artist. If digital footage is unavailable, please contact us to make other arrangements.
  • Three references (include addresses and phone numbers)

 

 

 

Spark the Arts in Young Hearts

 

 

2018 Benefit Luncheon

Spark the Arts in Young Hearts

 

Kansas City Young Audiences (KCYA) invites you to Spark the Arts in Young Hearts at their biennial Luncheon 

 

October 9, 2018
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Uptown Theater

 

Honorary Chairs Steve and Linda Taylor will join KCYA in hosting this year’s luncheon, which celebrates the important role the arts play in the lives of young people and provides crucial funding support for KCYA arts-education programs all across the city. Attendees will enjoy inspiring performances by KCYA students and teaching artists. 

 

 

KCYA will honor 3 outstanding colleagues who embody the KCYA mission to engage all youth in the arts, promote creativity, and inspire success in education.

 

The Trudy Award will be presented to Debbie Ballard for her support and volunteer efforts on behalf of the arts and arts education.

 

The Lighton Prize for Teaching Artist Excellence will be presented to actress Rebecca Dempsey, who recently retired after many years as a KCYA Teaching Artist. 

 

The Distinguished Educator Award, honoring educators who understand the importance of integrating the arts into daily classroom curriculum, will be presented to Lester Morris of Kansas City Public Schools. 

 

We hope you can join us for an inspiring afternoon!

 

 

Please consider becoming a sponsor. With your support, KCYA will be able to provide more arts experiences for more kids in Kansas City!

 

 

Luncheon Sponsorship Levels and Benefits

 

Master Artist $10,000 (Fair Market Value: $525)

  • Two preferred tables for ten at luncheon
  • Eight Patrons Party tickets*
  • Logo/name recognition in event program, screen production, web and social media 
  • On-stage recognition during event

 

Lead Artist $5,000 (Fair Market Value: $300) 

  • One preferred table for ten at luncheon
  • Four Patrons Party tickets*
  • Logo/ name recognition in event program, screen production, web and social media
  • On-stage recognition during event 

 

Teaching Artist $2,500 (Fair Market Value: $300)

  • Table for ten at luncheon
  • Four Patrons Party tickets*
  • Logo/name recognition in event program, screen production and web

 

Patron $1,500 (Fair Market Value: $275)

  • Table for ten at luncheon
  • Two Patrons Party tickets*
  • Name recognition in event program, screen production, and web

 

Host $1,000 (Fair Market Value: $125)

  • Reserved seating for four at luncheon
  • Two Patrons Party tickets*
  • Name recognition in event program/screen production

 

Apprentice $500 (Fair Market Value: $50)

  • Reserved seating for two at luncheon, name recognition in event program

 

*Patrons Party - October 4, 5:30-7:00pm at Andrews McMeel Universal

 

Single Tickets will be available September 1, 2018

 

Kansas City Arts Partners FAQ

 

Arts Partners FAQ

 

 

In-Person Programming during COVID-19

 

Client Responsibilities:

  • Facility will provide KCYA with the safety protocols they follow and immediately inform KCYA of any updates to those protocols. 
  • Facility agrees to immediately contact KCYA if a positive COVID-19 case is reported within 48 hours of a KCYA teaching artist providing programming in the facility.
  • Facility will try to ensure that the teaching artist can appropriately social distance during their programming.

 

Teaching Artist Responsibilities:

  • Follow physical distancing and other health and safety guidelines for each facility as communicated. This may include but is not limited to:
    • Submitting to getting your temperature taken
    • Wearing masks
  • Utilize single-use materials whenever possible. All shared materials must be sanitized between uses. Any instruments, props, or materials that cannot be sanitized must be omitted from student use.
  • Contact KCYA if diagnosed, exposed or contacted regarding possible exposure to COVID-19.
  • If a teaching artist enters a facility and doesn’t feel safe, the teaching artist should immediately inform KCYA and may refuse to deliver the program.

 

KCYA Responsibilites:

  • KCYA agrees to communicate the client’s safety protocols with the Teaching Artist.
  • If KCYA is contacted in regard to contact tracing of a potential exposure, KCYA will immediately contact all affected parties.
  • If a teaching artist doesn’t feel safe in a facility, KCYA will communicate directly with the client in an attempt to resolve the situation. 

 

All protocols are subject to change based on evolving local, county, state and federal guidelines.

 

 

 

What information do I need to have ready when putting together a plan?
How will I know when the programs are confirmed?
What if I need to cancel or reschedule a confirmed program?
What happens if there is inclement weather?
What is the Teacher Program Guide?
Who is responsible for classroom/student management?
How do we pay for the programs?
Why do I get invoices from the different organizations?
Is there any funding available for Arts Partners programs?
What is the Arts Partners Advisory Committee?
How can we become an Arts Partners school/district?
 

 

 

What information do I need to have ready when putting together a plan?
Establish a core team to assist in the program planning process
Establish a main contact and an authorized signatory

Answer the following questions:

  • How many students are in each grade level?
  • How many classes are there per grade level?
  • What main curriculum themes should be explored through our Arts Partners plan?
  • What do the teachers want for the students?
  • What have we done in the past?
  • Have there been changes in the curriculum?
  • How are we paying for our Arts Partners plan?  Do we have a set amount for our plan and if so, how much?

 

Using the website, decide on the programs you would like to include in your plan. Contact the Arts Partners’ Coordinator with questions or to schedule any planning meetings regarding decisions for the Arts Partners plan. Once an Arts Partners’ plan has been decided, you may give the information to the Arts Partners’ Coordinator via e-mail or fax. 

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How will I know when the programs are confirmed?
Your Arts Partners Coordinator and/or the pertinent organization representative will confirm the program by phone or email. A Teachers Program Guide will be sent to the school approximately 3 to 4 weeks prior to the booking. Sometimes the written confirmation does double duty as an invoice for the specific organization and as a reminder of the event.  Do not send money for the individual programs in your plan. You will receive a Service Agreement, copy of your final approved plan, and an invoice from Kansas City Young Audiences (KCYA) for payment for the programs in your plan. This eliminates the need for individual payments, making the administration of your programs more efficient. 
 

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What if I need to cancel or reschedule my confirmed program?

CANCELLATION: If you need to cancel a program, please contact your KCYA coordinator 2 business days prior to the scheduled program. Clients who cancel a program with fewer than 2 business days notice will be billed the full cost of the program.

RESCHEDULE: If you need to reschedule a program, please contact your KCYA coordinator as soon as possible. Clients who reschedule a program with fewer than 2 business days notice will be charged an additional fee equal to 20% of the total program cost.

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What happens when there is inclement weather or a snow day?

If your school or organization is closed because of inclement weather please contact us immediately so that we can notify the Teaching Artist. We will then reschedule the program for another date. There will be no rescheduling fee, as these things are uncontrollable.

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Who is responsible for classroom/student management?
For all workshops, residencies, performances, field trips, tours, etc., a teacher or a school administrator representative must be present with the students at all times and is responsible for their behavior. There are no exceptions to this policy. Many organizations have specific chaperone requirements and they are listed with the program information on the website.

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What is the Teachers Program Guide?
Most Arts Partners organizations have prepared a Teachers Program Guide for each offering that details the program description, goals and objectives, discussion ideas, teaching artist biography, pre- and post-activities, vocabulary words, and teacher resources. These guides provide the teacher with supplemental information to enhance the educational value of the program. Teacher Program Guides may be downloaded from our online catalog, one will usually be included with your confirmation once a program is booked. Please make copies of this guide and distribute to the educators, parents, and administrators prior to each program.
 

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How do we pay for the programs?
Kansas City Young Audiences will mail a Service Agreement, finalized approved plan, and an invoice for the first of two payment installments early in the year. Have the authorized signatory sign the Service Agreement and return it and the first payment to KCYA. A copy of the Service Agreement with KCYA’s Executive Director’s signature will be sent to you. A second invoice will be sent at midpoint in the school year. Any monies left over due to cancellations, adjustments in tickets, or other unfulfilled programs will be refunded or subtracted from the next year’s Arts Partners plan. Any monies due because of additional tickets, programs, materials/supplies, or other considerations will be billed at the conclusion of the school year or added to the next year’s Arts Partners plan.
 

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Why do I get invoices from the different organizations?
Sometimes the written confirmation does double duty as an invoice for the specific organization, but you are not to send money for the individual programs in your plan. It should state on the confirmation/invoice that the program is paid for by Arts Partners. If you have questions about the paperwork, contact your Arts Partners Coordinator.

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Is there any funding available for Arts Partners programs?
Contact your Arts Partners Coordinator to see if there are funds available for your school or district.

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What is the Arts Partners Advisory Committee?
The Arts Partners Advisory Committee is composed of representatives from the Arts Partners organizations and the educational institutions in a collaborative forum facilitating open discourse, advice and counsel. This committee meets once or twice a year.

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How can we become an Arts Partners school/district?
Contact Jenny Ruark, Arts Partners Coordinator, to discuss setting up a meeting or a presentation about Arts Partners with your Superintendent, Fine Arts Coordinator, Principal, or appropriate persons in your school or district. This is a resource that is unavailable in most cities, but has been transforming lives in our community since 1985..

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In-Person Programming during COVID 19

 

Client Responsibilities:

  • Facility will provide KCYA with the safety protocols they follow and immediately inform KCYA of any updates to those protocols. 
  • Facility agrees to immediately contact KCYA if a positive COVID-19 case is reported within 48 hours of a KCYA teaching artist providing programming in the facility.
  • Facility will try to ensure that the teaching artist can appropriately social distance during their programming.

 

Teaching Artist Responsibilities:

  • Follow physical distancing and other health and safety guidelines for each facility as communicated. This may include but is not limited to:
    • Submitting to getting your temperature taken
    • Wearing masks
  • Utilize single-use materials whenever possible. All shared materials must be sanitized between uses. Any instruments, props, or materials that cannot be sanitized must be omitted from student use.
  • Contact KCYA if diagnosed, exposed or contacted regarding possible exposure to COVID-19.
  • If a teaching artist enters a facility and doesn’t feel safe, the teaching artist should immediately inform KCYA and may refuse to deliver the program.

 

KCYA Responsibilites:

  • KCYA agrees to communicate the client’s safety protocols with the Teaching Artist.
  • If KCYA is contacted in regard to contact tracing of a potential exposure, KCYA will immediately contact all affected parties.
  • If a teaching artist doesn’t feel safe in a facility, KCYA will communicate directly with the client in an attempt to resolve the situation. 

 

All protocols are subject to change based on evolving local, county, state and federal guidelines.

 

 

Kansas City Symphony

Kansas City Symphony

Our Mission: Great Performances for greater audiences.

Arts for Learning & Living Luncheon

Kick-off National Arts in Education week with
Kansas City Young Audiences Arts
Arts for Learning & Living Luncheon.

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

11:30am - 1:00pm

 

Victoria Sofia Botero

Victoria Sofia Botero

is a classically trained soprano who is equally at home singing opera, musical theatre and cabaret. Her “beautiful crystal clear soprano” delighted audiences of Kansas City’s Quality Hill Playhouse in their cabaret production of Christmas in Song.  And the St. Louis Dispatch, KDHX Radio and RiverFront Times all hailed her recent performances of Adina in L’elisir d’amore with Union Avenue Opera.

About KCYA

 

About KCYA

 

Kansas City Young Audiences, founded in 1961, is the original provider of arts education programs for children and youth in the Kansas City metro. Our programs serve approximately 100,000 students annually, and for many, it is their first brush with the arts. Nearly 70% of the students we serve come from lower-income homes and may not have access to these experiences if it weren't for KCYA and our 150 partner teaching artists.  

 

Our Mission

 

Engage all youth in the arts, promote creativity, and inspire success in education.

 

Our Rallying Cry

 

Every child deserves the transformational spark the arts ignite!

 

 

Why the Arts?

 

 

Studies show the benefits of arts education to children are numerous. The arts help students learn self-discipline, communication, and collaboration skills and can improve school attendance and classroom learning. It is clear, children who participate in the arts have better outcomes. Learn more about the benefits of ARTS EDUCATION

 

 

Our National Network

 

Kansas City Young Audiences is affiliated with the national Young Audiences Arts for Learning network. Founded in 1952, the mission of Young Audiences Arts for Learning is to inspire young people and expand their learning through the arts. Our network is made up of local affiliated nonprofits that collectively impact over 5 million young people each year. The national Young Audiences Arts for Learning network works collaboratively to advance arts in education through advocacy, communications, fundraising, program development, professional learning, and other support. To explore our national network, visit www.youngaudiences.org/YA-network-map.

 

 

Our History

 

Kansas City Young Audiences (KCYA) has been the leading provider of high-quality arts education for 59 years. Established as a non-profit agency in 1961 by a group of dedicated volunteers, KCYA's original mission was to provide children, in Kansas City schools, an opportunity to see and hear classical music performances. 

 

                       

 

Since that time, Kansas City Young Audiences now provides programs in creative writing, dance, theatre, visual art as well as music and serves the greater Kansas City area, Eastern Kansas and Western Missouri. KCYA is an affiliate of the national Young Audiences Arts for Learning network, the leading provider of arts education programs in the United States.

 

Kansas City Young Audiences arts programs have helped more than 6 million children cultivate artistic expression; unleashing ideas, creativity, and individual problem solving skills.

 

 

National and Regional Affiliations

 

          

 

 

          

 

 

A New Location - A New Era in Arts Education

 

The top priority of the Mayor's Task Force for the Arts is more arts education opportunities for children.  And it's easy to see why.  It's proven that when arts education is woven into classroom curriculum, students are more excited about learning...achievement levels rise...and school attendance soars.  We need robust arts programming in Kansas City schools and KCYA has been at the forefront of this movement for nearly 60 years.  We're ready to step into the next era of empowering children with confidence, creativity and boundless opportunity in and through the arts.

 

KCYA stands poised with our paintbrush in the air, a blank canvas before us...the new location on Main Street gives us the opportunity to respond to the needs of children in our community in ways never before imagined!  We know our new building will allow us to fully embrace our role as an arts leader and hub of creativity.  With increased space we can host classes, workshops. and new programs. We can gather artists and educators to collaborate on exciting new programs that will benefit children all over the city - especially those without equal access to arts education.

 

 

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Learn about our leadership.

Our Teaching Artists

 

Our current roster features over 150 artists and presents 165 programs in creative writing, dance, drama, music, and the visual arts. These programs include performances, workshops, and professional development seminars for teachers. 

 

Interested in becoming a KCYA teaching artist? Learn more here.

 

 

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Heart of America Shakespeare Festival

The mission of HASF is to make Shakespeare’s works accessible to a diverse audience through free professional theatre and educational programs. 

What if Puppets

What if Puppets (formerly Mesner Puppet Theatre)

Innovative storytelling that captures imaginations and inspires communities.

US House & Senate Declare National YA Week

US House Resolution and Senate Proclamation Designates March 24-31 As National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week 

Throughout the US the Young Audiences Affiliate Network will Host More Than 500 Related Events and Programs During This Week

Jay & Leslie

J

Jay & Leslie

Jay and Leslie Cady have been full-time performing artists since 1980. They have given over 6000 performances in 34 states and seven countries...