Arts for Learning NW connects children and youth with arts experiences that inspire, challenge, and give them voice.

We work across Oregon and SW Washington to make music, dance, theatre, media and visual arts a vibrant part of every child’s life.

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Explore Artists, Programs, and Resources

Teachers

Browse our Artists & Program Guide to schedule an artist to work with you and your students.

Educators, Parents, and Counselors

Check out our free Arts, Care & Connection lesson library.

Right Brain Partners

Learn more about the Right Brain Intiative, or browse RBI partner programs and artists.

Offering educational arts programming in multiple disciplines to Portland area schools

Arts for Learning Northwest was founded in 1958 under the name Young Audiences of Oregon as a local chapter of the nation’s largest arts-in-education organization. In 1989, the Portland-based organization merged with a smaller chapter in Vancouver to become Young Audiences of Oregon & SW Washington. We have steadily grown in scope and programming, evolving from presenting only classical music performances in our early years to currently offering a full range of educational arts programming in multiple disciplines and cultures—the only arts organization in the region to do so.  READ MORE

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September News: The Arts Are Not Extra

September 9, 2026

Welcoming Familiar Faces & New Artists Kanani Miyamoto Kanani is a native Hawaiian who is a printmaker, artist, teacher and curator.  She shares and honors her mixed cultural background to represent her community and the beauty […]

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