by Ricky Strickler | Mar 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
As we begin recording for our second edition of the AYA Project, we want to take a second to highlight one of the most talented artists to grace our program: Kenny Automatic. Still 5 months from his High School graduation, Kenny was well versed in the Philly rap scene...
by Ricky Strickler | Nov 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
This week, we reached a major milestone: funding for the 2017 edition of Aspiring Young Artists Project has officially been raised- and we will officially be bringing our program to twice as many schools (and students) beginning this January. We could not be more...
by Ricky Strickler | Sep 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
Hi friends- Last week, I had the chance to visit our last year’s school, KCAPA, for their back-to-school night. I was headed there after work and it was definitely a long day. When I got there, however, I found that I couldn’t help but smile when I ran...
by Ricky Strickler | Jul 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
Want to hear the incredible work of our most recent students and mentors? Check out our SoundCloud page and...
by Ricky Strickler | Jun 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
Pictures from our Album Release Party are in!! A very special thank you to Audrey Amaro of Mama Owl Photography for these incredible shots. And of course, a huge thank you to our students for sharing their songs and their gifts with us....
by Ricky Strickler | Jun 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
June 7th, 2016 marked a big day for our students and all of us here with the AYA Project: it was the official release date for our first album. Featuring students from Kensington CAPA High School, the album is called Expressions…and while we are still waiting to...
