As children grow, the benefits of the arts grow with them. A new national awareness campaign by ASSITEJ Canada, a leading network of Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) organizations and professionals, aims to spotlight these benefits, from emotional well-being and resilience to teamwork and leadership skills. Supported by extensive research, the campaign reflects what TYA practitioners already know firsthand: theatre sets the stage for collaboration, community and connection, from childhood into adulthood.

https://canadacouncil.ca/spotlight/2026/03/when-kids-find-the-arts