Breakout Sessions A
Events
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Session A1. RAISE Action Research Poster Session
Westin Wash., DC City Center 1400 M St SW, Washington, D.C.Responsive Arts in School Education (RAISE) is a program of Young Audiences National, funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Now in its fifth year, RAISE has reached over 50,000 students across 19 cities. Join RAISE teaching artists from across the country as they share what they’ve learned.
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Session A2. Advocacy in Action: From Capitol Hill to Community Impact
Westin Wash., DC City Center 1400 M St SW, Washington, D.C.Whether you joined colleagues on Capitol Hill to meet with members of Congress or are looking to strengthen your advocacy voice from your community, this interactive session will help you turn inspiration into action. We will unpack the roles of federal, state, and local governments so you can better understand where and how your voice makes an impact.
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Session A3. Telling Our Story Together: Community-Centered Models for Arts Learning
Westin Wash., DC City Center 1400 M St SW, Washington, D.C.This session examines how Young Audiences of Louisiana (YALA) centers community voices, culture bearers, and lived experiences to deepen professional development and arts learning.
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Session A4. Honoring the Past, Activating the Future: Engaging Alumni as Leaders, Mentors, and Lifelong Advocates
Westin Wash., DC City Center 1400 M St SW, Washington, D.C.Alumni stories illustrate the long-term impact of programs like ArtWorks and inspire stakeholders to invest in sustainable leadership pathways. By highlighting alumni as mentors, leaders, volunteers, and donors—not just storytellers—organizations create multigenerational alliances across the youth arts ecosystem.