
Gander Youth Arts Festival - Year 1
Donation protected
Funds raised from our campaign support the young artists involved in the Gander Youth Arts Festival.

The youth performing arts festival is the only one of its kind in Newfoundland & Labrador. Essentially, it is an advanced training program aimed at providing those involved with unique opportunities to grow and develop in a safe, nurturing environment. As a part of the program participants are paid to train, making the opportunity incredibly rare, particularly in the world of arts and culture. This year participants hail from Gander, Lewisporte, and St. John's. Monies raised go directly to help offset the expenses associated with the program. That means money to the young artists involved. The funds also help cover the materials required to stage their summer productions (props, sets, costumes), and special guest instructors who advance the training provided to our youth. This season special instructors include dancers, voice specialists, theatre professionals, and career counselors. Special sessions will also be offered that deal with self esteem and body image. It is a unique endeavour, one we believe can help advance the lives of those involved, develop the arts and culture in our province and enliven and enrich our community.
The first season will run through August, 2018. Funds will be required throughout that period.
Beyond The Overpass Theatre Company is a not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to advancing opportunities for young artists, developing the arts in rural parts of the province, and serving as cultural ambassador for Gander and the Central region of Newfoundland & Labrador. Prior to establishing the Gander Youth Arts Festival, Beyond operated an annual theatre festival. The change to the youth festival was a logical move based on Beyond's year-round work involving youth in Gander and the Central region. Unfortunately, the transition meant our organization was unable to avail of annual funding that had been in place for more than a decade. This has placed a strain on our organization, but we believe in the value of the GYAF and we see the results of the work we do on a daily basis in the incredible young people involved in the program. This is a program we hope will last for generations. There are always challenges associated with operating a NFP, and there are always challenges associated with running an arts organization, but with your support we believe something truly special can be established, something that will have a lasting impact on our community and something that will advance opportunities for the youth of our province.
Thank you for your consideration. Your support makes all the difference in the world.
http://www.beyondtheoverpass.ca/news/gander-youth-arts-festival/
http://www.beyondtheoverpass.ca/

The youth performing arts festival is the only one of its kind in Newfoundland & Labrador. Essentially, it is an advanced training program aimed at providing those involved with unique opportunities to grow and develop in a safe, nurturing environment. As a part of the program participants are paid to train, making the opportunity incredibly rare, particularly in the world of arts and culture. This year participants hail from Gander, Lewisporte, and St. John's. Monies raised go directly to help offset the expenses associated with the program. That means money to the young artists involved. The funds also help cover the materials required to stage their summer productions (props, sets, costumes), and special guest instructors who advance the training provided to our youth. This season special instructors include dancers, voice specialists, theatre professionals, and career counselors. Special sessions will also be offered that deal with self esteem and body image. It is a unique endeavour, one we believe can help advance the lives of those involved, develop the arts and culture in our province and enliven and enrich our community.
The first season will run through August, 2018. Funds will be required throughout that period.
Beyond The Overpass Theatre Company is a not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to advancing opportunities for young artists, developing the arts in rural parts of the province, and serving as cultural ambassador for Gander and the Central region of Newfoundland & Labrador. Prior to establishing the Gander Youth Arts Festival, Beyond operated an annual theatre festival. The change to the youth festival was a logical move based on Beyond's year-round work involving youth in Gander and the Central region. Unfortunately, the transition meant our organization was unable to avail of annual funding that had been in place for more than a decade. This has placed a strain on our organization, but we believe in the value of the GYAF and we see the results of the work we do on a daily basis in the incredible young people involved in the program. This is a program we hope will last for generations. There are always challenges associated with operating a NFP, and there are always challenges associated with running an arts organization, but with your support we believe something truly special can be established, something that will have a lasting impact on our community and something that will advance opportunities for the youth of our province.
Thank you for your consideration. Your support makes all the difference in the world.
http://www.beyondtheoverpass.ca/news/gander-youth-arts-festival/
http://www.beyondtheoverpass.ca/
Fundraising team (2)
Dini Martha Gill
Organizer
Gander, NL
Leslie Hewlett
Team member