[Members] Letter to Share with MASTA Memberships for MYA.

[Rick Dapprich, Editor]

Dear Friends in the Arts:

We never want to imagine a childhood without Art, Music, Dance or  
Theatre classes. These are the experiences that shape our humanity ,  
give life to our soul and connect us with our culture . Please join us  
in the fight to retain and strengthen arts education programs for our  
next generation.

Your partnership ensures that Michigan Youth Arts can continue to be a  
leader in Arts Education Advocacy for all of Michigan’s children.

Over the past year, Michigan Youth Arts has mobilized supporters, like  
you, from throughout Michigan to raise our collective voice for arts  
education. We believe that every child deserves a complete education  
that includes the arts and we can realize that dream with your help.

Our premier program, The Michigan Youth Arts Festival is the  
culmination of efforts by thousands of individuals working at the  
grass-roots level in arts organizations and schools across the state.  
Last May, we celebrated the Festival’s 48 th anniversary with nearly  
1,000 of the top youth artists chosen over nine months and out of over  
250,000 that auditioned, an amazing testament to the excitement about  
learning in the arts.

Make a difference today by making a year end tax-deductable donation  
at: www.michiganyoutharts.org/Donate

As you can see, your donation this year is critical to our efforts  
throughout the state. By supporting Michigan Youth Arts, you are  
adding to the preservation of culture in our community and providing  
cherished memories for our next generation – on stage and beyond.

Sincerely,

Kim Dabbs
Excutive Director
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Kim Dabbs, Executive Director Michigan Youth Arts
301 W. 4th Street, Suite 415
Royal Oak, MI 48067
248-545-9200
director at michiganyoutharts.org
www.michiganyoutharts.org