Neighborhood Blog

Come "Back to School" at Youngstown September 21st!

By DNDA Admin | July 30, 2013

Calling all art lovers, foodies, neighbors, and friends! You’re invited to Youngstown’s Annual Open House! The Open House is from 1-6 pm on Saturday, September 21st. Come and tour the live/work lofts of the Cooper artists, check out cool art fresh off the presses, see our facilities and enjoy the festivities planned to celebrate that…

Youngstown introduces Arts Incubator program

By DNDA Admin | July 12, 2013

Youngstown, Saint Genet Team Up for Rad New Artist Incubator Seattle Weekly By Kelton Sears Tue., Jun 25 2013 at 04:51PM Despite having been shot in the arm, being consistently drunk on red wine, and having his blood leeched for the Paradisiacal Rites performance weeks ago, Ryan Mitchell was cheery as ever at the Youngstown…

Give Big May 15th!

By DNDA Admin | May 10, 2013

This is your chance to make a difference for DNDA and double your donation for free! The Seattle Foundation’s GiveBIG is a one-day, online charitable giving event to inspire people to give generously to nonprofit organizations who make our region a healthier and more vital place to live. Please go to the Seattle Foundation’s GiveBIG…

Art Lending Library at Youngstown Growing!

By DNDA Admin | April 2, 2013

We are incredibly pleased about the April 1st turn out for the Art Lending Library (ALL) event.  This is our country’s first of its kind lending library of local and original artwork.  It was the best public turnout yet and we at Youngstown and DNDA want to celebrate its growing success! Completely free to the…

The Service Board hits the slopes…

By DNDA Admin | March 1, 2013

Ever thought your teen spending long hours snowboarding was teaching her important life lessons?  Well The Service Board (TSB) accomplishes just that… Longtime tenants of Youngstown, they are dedicated to using the challenges of snowboarding to empower and mentor youth to overcome obstacles and build community. One student at a time, TSB works tirelessly to…

Arts Corps Honored by First Lady Michelle Obama…

By DNDA Admin | November 19, 2012

Youngstown is proud to announce that Arts Corps, one of our founding organizational tenants, has been honored with the prestigious National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award!  Executive Director Elizabeth Whitford and student David traveled to Washington DC to receive the award from First Lady Michelle Obama. We are proud to support Arts Corps in…