ANNUAL REPORT 2021-2022
www.youthinarts.org
CREATING WITH PEOPLE AT THE CENTER
Emilia,
Principal, Bahia Vista Elementary School
“Having Youth in Arts at Bahia Vista is an absolutely incredible opportunity for our students to be enriched by the arts. They are so engaged in their music and movement experience. They are building language as well as a love and joy for the arts – it’s more than I could have ever asked for!”
Bryce, Kindergartener, Coleman Elementary School
“I love getting to make cool objects in art. Art makes me feel happy. Art is one of my favorite things to do.”
Rosie, 2nd Grader, Laurel Dell Elementary School
“It’s super, super fun because I get to dance and my family dances a lot – Mexican and Hawaiian dancing. It makes me feel warm inside!”
Suzanne, Board Member
“I wanted to become involved with Youth in Arts in order to empower our community’s students – many of whom have had limited or no access to the arts at school – to express themselves, to experiment, and to grow through art. Hearing these students’ voices, as they sought to understand and shape the world – I knew I had to support Youth in Arts.“
Sarita, Board Member
“Artistic influence in our youth is mandatory, not optional in growing a healthy community which is sustainable. Seeing Youth in Arts work as a Board Member gives me confidence that when people are operating at a heart-centered level with the competency skills and a vision, anything is possible.”
Brian, Teaching Artist
“Youth in Arts gives me the supportive and encouraging framework to base my teaching on my strengths and musical experience. There is a real intention and support network to help me grow as a teacher and support, and the communities and schools we work with are wonderful. I think of it all as a partnership.”
Dan, 5th Grader, San Pedro Elementary School
“I like having all the art materials at school. When I’m bored I draw and it makes me feel better.”
Ester, 3rd Grader, Coleman Elementary School
“I like everything about doing art; I like it more than anything. It makes me feel happy.”
Steve, MCOE Teacher, College of Marin
“I love the enrichment Youth in Arts provides our students. Their instructors are top notch. They encourage creativity while at the same time taking into account the diverse needs of our students.”
Kirah, Teaching Artist
“There is an openness to Youth in Arts that is very unique; it’s been extremely special to have such continuous support from every part of the organization. There is unwavering support every step of the journey and a real approachability; it’s such a beautiful thing and so appreciated as a Teaching Artist.”
Ayden, Kindergartener, Bahia Vista Elementary School
“I like to make rhythms with my hands on the drums.”
Susan, `Til Dawn Parent
“‘I FOUND MY PEOPLE!’ That’s what my kid said when they walked in the house after their first `Til Dawn rehearsal. Rai’s musicality and confidence are thriving, and they continue to profess their gratitude for being part of such an artistic, emotionally expressive and safe “family.” We couldn’t be happier with what YIA has brought to our child’s life.”
Elliana, `Til Dawn Member
Nish, Kindergartener, Coleman Elementary School
“Art makes me think of painting and drawing with my friends. I like using lots of colors.”
“`Til Dawn is a powerful space with wonderful individuals. Through our companionship, our individual passion with music we create, and our interchangeable love for each other, I have been able to establish `Til Dawn as my forever family.”
The last two years changed us all by challenging us to pause, look inward, and consider who we wanted to be, and how we wanted to live in a post-crisis world; Youth in Arts was no exception. The pandemic taught us a tremendous amount about our organization; its resilience and tenacity; its imagination and creativity, and most importantly its impact. We rediscovered the importance of Youth in Arts’ work and its reach far beyond the art room – supporting students, school communities, and families during a turbulent time.
We reflected on who we really are and what we do through our mission and work. We listened to our community: informed by surveys, focus groups, open forums, and deep internal discussions. The result of this intentional investigation was a re-alignment of our core values and guiding principles. The big take-away was that PEOPLE are at the center of all of our work and legacy – the students we serve, our teaching artists, our staff, classroom teachers, administrators, district partners, local leaders, and you, our valued supporters. People are who make Youth in Arts thrive. People are who Youth in Arts impacts. People drive Youth in Arts’ mission forward.
Centering PEOPLE as our strategic priority after two years of crisis, refocused our work from the inside out. From every policy to program, we are investigating and refining how we work, who we serve, and what we do. Youth in Arts continues to deliver intentional arts programs directly to students, provides support for educators, and advocates for equitable arts education – these are our programmatic pillars. Now, we move forward with determination to honor, amplify, serve, and support the PEOPLE that are Youth in Arts. In this report
share with you the PEOPLE that comprise the YIA community – see their faces and discover their unique perspectives.
PEOPLE AT THE CENTER STATISTICS DIRECT EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR EDUCATORS ADVOCACY 8,200 Students received YIA programs in their classroom 405 Classroom educators or paraeducators worked in partnership with Youth in Arts 22 Teaching Artists modeled how to use arts-based strategies to reach all learners in their residency 40 Educators participated in a Youth in Arts led STEAM professional development 7,750 Hours of in-classroom teaching 6th year as a Downtown San Rafael Arts District stakeholder 200+ Hours of collaborative classroom teacher planning with YIA staff and artists 500+ Community members attended C Street Celebration 40+ Hours participating in the San Rafael Social Justice Public Art Group 362 Classrooms had a Teaching Artist visit 29 Schools participated in Youth in Arts programs 12 Title 1 Schools served 1 Lead organization for Marin’s Arts Now Community in CreateCA 26 Students were in our Intensive Arts Mentorship program
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DIRECTORS
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Tamura, President Tim Distler, Treasurer Janine Simerly, Secretary Emma Orrick, Student Representative Madison Arberer Stephanie
Amaera BayLaurel Shirl Buss Kirah Caminos
Affairs
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Visual Arts Specialist
Dawn Director
Dixon Lorenzo Jones Kylee Ortiz Sarita Patel Angela Rafner Suzanne Reich Maura Tokarski Sheila Tuffanelli Antwan Davis Risa Dye Bryan Dyer Madelaine Hunt Steven Huntley Sarah Jaegers Shahrzad Khorsandi Aaron Kierbel Steph Kudisch Omar Ledezma Alex Martinez Brian Moran Carmen Roman Mika Scott Maya Sommer Macie Vener Sharon Virtue Janine Lovejoy WIlford FINANCIALS* 2021-2022 84% 54.8% 14.4% 28.3% 1.5% 16.9% PROGRAM FEES GRANTS CARES ACT INDIVIDUAL OTHER EVENTS
Kristen Jacobson, Executive Director Suzanne Joyal, Director of Accessibility & Inclusion Morgan Schauffler, Director of External
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Earned & Other Revenue $589,927 Contributed Revenue $424,609 Program Fees: $495,650 CARES ACT Funding: $85,203 Other: $9,074 Grants: $232,876 Individual Donations: $120,050 Events: $71,683 *Unreviewed DONATE
Youth in Arts continues to deliver intentional arts programs directly to students, provides support for educators, and advocates for equitable arts education. We can’t do
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ORGANIZATIONS
Bank of Marin California Arts Education Association
Capital Group
Center for Domestic Peace
Chevron Humankind
County of Marin Service Fund
Cowen Inc.
Create California
Dandelion Foundation
Faulkner Family Fund
Fenwick Foundation
Furthur Foundation
Harbor Point Charitable Foundation
Hobson/Lucas Foundation
Irene S. Scully Fund
Kimball Foundation
Marin Charitable
Marin Community Foundation
Marin County Service Fund
Marin Cultural Association
Marin Optometry
Mars Family Charitable Foundation
McNabb Foundation
Milton & Dorothy Sarnoff Raymond Foundation
Network for Good Nonprofits Insurance Alliance
Peter Levi Plumbing
PG&E
Poet and the Bench
Richard & Mary Ferrario O’Brien Fund
Rocky Nook, Inc.
Safeway Foundation
San Francisco Foundation
Sarah Shepard Gallery
Sherwin Williams Foundation
Studio 64 Marin
Terra Linda Rotary Foundation
The Bronx Fund
The Buck Family Fund of MCF
Traditional Medicinals Foundation
Troutman Pepper
Vangaurd Properties
Walker Rezaian Memorial Fund
Wareham Property Group
William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Wise Family Charitable Fund
PEOPLE
Peter Afflerbach
Yasi Farahmand & Brandon
Anderson
Anonymous
Lee Ault
Angela Ault
Rachel Ault
Jennifer Bair
Julie & Tom Ballard
Tony Belmonte
Luis & Nancy Belmonte
Jennifer Birdsey
Melissa Jones Briggs & Lee Briggs
Gregg & Dawn Bowman
Joshua Boxer
Linda & Paul Breakstone
Melissa Jones Briggs & Lee Briggs
Lynn Brody
Faith & Stephen Brown
Caroline Bruister
MaryJane Burke
Jane & Kurt Burkhard
Payton Campbell
Ellie Campbell
James Campe
Joe & Sue Carlomagno
Orin & Mickele Carpenter
Daniel Castor
Brianne Cavanagh
Lois & Steve Chess
Rita Child
Veronica Chung Catherine Cohen
Mark Cooper
June Cooperman
Lara Corey Nicole Costello
Roy Courtright
Paula & Rick Coven
David & Carla Crane
Angela & Art Curley
Denise Cutler
Carla Daro
Henry Der Elizabeth Diamond
Alexandra Diaz
Ann Dickson
Patsy & Gil Diekmann
Erik Distler
Tim & Jacqueline Distler
Nick & Rebecca Donaldson
Christopher Duncan Joanne Dunn
Brian Dyer
Shoshana Peters & Gib Dyer
Lorenzo Jones & Rochelle Edwards
Francine Falk-Allen & Richard Falk
Axel Brait & Saskia Feast
David Feder Beth & Keith Forsman
Cornelia Foster
Nancy Garfinkel
John & Erin Gartland
Robin Gerrity Dennis & Susan Gilardi
Judy Gilmore
Janette Gitler
Richard Goldman
Vineet Gopal
Desiree Green
Besse Gardner & Michael Gross
Lynn Winter Gross
Sonia Lee & Alan Grumet
Susan Gurbach
David Gurbach
Glenn Haldan
Robyn Hall
Laurie Langer & William Hammonds
Victor & Dottie Han
Doug & Erin Hanson David Harris
Janel Hastings
Ted Hatch
Genevieve Hekemian
Pamela & Claude Hemphill
Donald Hesse
Janell Hobart
Jeff Hodge
Ian Holljes
Roxanne Holmes
Tori Housh
Rachel Hughes
Kristen & Sherman Jacobson
Ralph & Lynn Jones
Suzanne Joyal
Bob Kaliski
Raymond Kaliski
Sheila & Mark Kelley
Kimberly Kelly
April Kelly
Ben & Kathy Kibbe
Sloan & Rob Klein
Clayton Koo
Nyna & Mickey Koppich
Liza Kramer
Patricia Alison Kreshin
David Lakes Emily Larsen Kari & Tom Levine
Sue Lim Yee Tom Litle
Deborah Lynch Janet Mahoney
Wendy & Peter Mars
Sally Mars Carey
David & Martha Martin
Sara Aminzadeh & Max Pritt
Tom Meadowcroft
Anna Melillo
Stephanie Mendel
Michelene & Dylan Moayedi
Mari & Jason Mountsier Mimi & Kevin Murphy Spence Murray John Nalbandian Kathleen & Eric Newsom
Allison Nygaard
Kylee & David Ortiz Laurie & Michael Ostacher
Dianna & David Overmyer
Sarita Patel
Angie Perez
Gina Petracopoulos
Joy & Jim Phoenix
Steve Pope
David Posner
Ingrid Purcell
Leah Tuffanelli & Allan Rappaport
Dee Marie Rawlinson
David Reich
Suzanne Reich
Mary Rezaian
Naomi Tamura & Ali Rezaian
Anna Sanders & Russell Rieff
Rich Robbins
Lynn Robinson
Judi & Ed Roffman
Laurel Rohrer
Jean B. Chan & Kenneth Ross
Justine & Gary Rudman
Donna & Tom Rutter
Meyla Ruwin
Sean Ryan
Jim & Danielle Sakamoto
MaryAnn Saltonstall
Stan Griffith & Ann Schauffler
Devin Dixon & Todd Schneider
Gloria Segerquist
Judith Shapiro
Kirsten Shilakes
Rebecca Shunk
Sean Simerly
Janine & David Simerly Kristin Simmons
Jessica Smith
Linda Sudduth & Buck Smith
Wade Smith
George & Cherry Snelling James Spencer
Shirl Buss & Leslie Stone
William & Ashley Syll
June & Allen Tamura
Phyllis Thelen
Tracy Thompson
Maura & Chris Tokarski
Sheila Tuffanelli
Jennifer Villarina
Linka Watridge
Julia Molander & Keith Weed
Kathleen Gaines & Ray Welch
Hazel & Aubrey Willacy
Barbara Wilson
Melanie Wise
Charles Wolfus
Colette & Peter Wright
Sue Yim Lee
Susan Zelinsky
*due to space constraints, supporters at $1-$99 on website.
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