New executive director hired

A capital campaign increased visibility

In 1996, YAMD began a capital campaign. Contributions included an emergency bond from Baltimore City for funds to stabilize the facade of 927 North Calvert Street.

927 N. Calvert Street

Arts medal goes to Young Audiences

Received the National Medal of Arts

Young Audiences of Maryland joined the national Young Audiences network at the White House to receive the National Medal of Arts from President Bill Clinton.

Statewide reach

Programs reached every Maryland county and Baltimore City for the first time in 1985 with 1,060 programs presented!

First computers

Young Audiences of Maryland, Inc.

First Maryland State Arts Council Artists-in-Education grant received.

Young Audiences programs reached 18 counties and Baltimore City.

Young Audiences programs reached 16 counties and Baltimore City

Artist roster expanded to include visual artists!

Ella Fitzgerald at the Lyric