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BAAY

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Causes: Arts & Culture, Performing Arts

Mission: BAAY’s mission is to enrich children’s lives through the exploration of the arts. We believe that the arts are a basic and essential component of all children’s education. We serve approximately 1400 children ages 4-17 annually in our EduArts and Theatre programs, and provide over $30,000 a year in annual tuition waivers to remove financial barriers to participation.

Community Stories

12 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

Writer Volunteer

Rating: 5

11/03/2017

BAAY is a great opportunity for shyer kids to get together and perform. This widens their perspective as they make friends and find a place in the world for themselves. It's also a lot of fun!

Laurel H.1 Board Member

Rating: 5

11/01/2017

BAAY cultivates character, confidence, creativity and community by enriching the lives of children through the exploration of the arts. BAAY reaches students at all levels and ages through its Preschool, EduArts, and Theater program. We are lucky to have this resource available to families.

Kate Pluimer W. Client Served

Rating: 5

10/31/2017

First of all, I love BAAY. The directors and instructors and support staff are ALL creative, dynamic and supportive. It is truly a safe place for kids to learn who they are and to be comfortable in their own skin. Both my daughter and son have participated in various BAAY shows and they have thrived. There is nothing like your kid bouncing off stage after a show just glowing with pride and beaming from ear to ear. Thanks BAAY for what you provide for our community. It is truly one of the greatest organizations for kids in Bellingham.

Writer Client Served

Rating: 5

10/31/2017

Great to see our kids gain confidence and express their creativity. Thanks BAAY!

Writer Client Served

Rating: 5

10/30/2017

Everything BAYY touches is wonderful. Such a talented, dedicated, and fantastically creative bunch!

Kirsten E. Client Served

Rating: 5

10/28/2017

My daughter has been able to experience BAAY for the last 2 years. Not only has she been able to learn about acting and dance, she has gained an appreciation of working with others. The instructors are awesome, kind and professional. They make the whole experience fun. BAAY is a community gem.

Michelle Bellamy R. Client Served

Rating: 5

10/25/2017

BAAY is such a wonderful place! My son started out in their after school eduarts program and has since done several shows at BAAY. The staff is amazing and so supportive and loving to every child. It's a place where kids feel free to be themselves and make long lasting friendships. I have seen so many kids blossom here. I am so grateful to have BAAY in our community.

Laurie B.2 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/25/2017

Baay is a fantastic place to be. Every child feels valued, loved and are welcomed to belong. Kindness is spoken and acted here.
My kids both love BAAY!

Mulan2 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/24/2017

My daughter had a great experience being in BAAY program at the BAAY facility and in the after school programs at school sites. Over the course of elementary school and middle school, she participated in musical performances, choir, and dance camps. The groups bonded during the months of practice, and there was always a positive atmosphere of inclusion.

nycowa Client Served

Rating: 5

10/23/2017

A great place that us s the arts to help kids grow and learn and become amazing people!

Writer Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/22/2017

Has helped my daughter in so many ways. She loves it there and would almost always rather be at Baay!

Analisa Massanari F. Client Served

Rating: 5

10/20/2017

Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth provides for our community a needed component of a well rounded child's development - experiences and education in the arts! From preschool through high school, BAAY's educators are highly skilled in the arts AND knowledgeable and compassionate in addressing child development. They help kids to engage in community-building art-based experiences that enrich their lives and explore hidden potential. I can't say enough... I have seen BAAY impact the lives of my own children, and children in the schools in which I work.

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