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Different Kinds of Hurt: Issac’s Story
May 15, 2018
Different Kinds of Hurt: Isaac’s Story begins with a simple question: “What if we talked about and treated mental health the same as physical health?” For many people, mental health challenges are a taboo…
ExYo Receives Cummings Foundation Grant
April 30, 2018
We have very EXCITING NEWS! Express Yourself has been awarded $300,000 from the Cummings Foundation Grant! We are one of 33 local nonprofits awarded a total of $10 million from the Cummings Foundation-Sustaining Grants Program,…
Special Guest Artist: Jeff Shade
April 4, 2018
We have a very special guest in the studio with us today. Broadway dancer and choreographer, Jeff Shade has come to help prepare our youth for the big stage. Jeff is a choreographer for…
STOMP in the Studio
March 29, 2018
We welcome Cammie Griffin of the STOMP International tour back to our studio to work with Express Yourself youth. This will be Cammie’s seventh year working with Express Yourself. Her enthusiasm and expertise bring…
Mentors on the Big Screen
March 7, 2018
Watch out Oscars, our mentors are getting ready to hit the big screen with their debut movie trailer. Our mentors, Nic, Rachel, Brylee, and Anthony have been working hard all year to develop, film,…
Not to Toot Our Own Horn…
February 14, 2018
Not to toot our own horn, but we’re a pretty big deal! We are honored to be named non-profit of the year by the Greater Beverly Chamber and we had a ball celebrating at…
We’re Honored!
January 16, 2018
Express Yourself is honored to be recognized by the Greater Beverly Chamber of Commerce as the 2018 Nonprofit of the Year. Thank you! Our achievements will be highlighted at the 7th Annual Business Awards Night —…
Set Design Comes ALIVE!
December 19, 2017
Guest artist, Nate Bertone, has joined our team, working with the ExYo staff and youth to bring our set design ideas to life. Nate works professionally as a director, set designer, playwright, and producer in New York…
#GivingTuesday – Give the gift of pure kid joy!
November 28, 2017
Give the gift of pure kid joy! As you make your holiday list and check it twice, consider giving a gift that makes a real difference for the young people we serve. The kids…
Welcome Hannah School Fifth Graders
November 9, 2017
Welcome to our first class of fifth graders from the Hannah School in Beverly. This is our third year partnering with the Hannah School to enhance their STEAM programming through our arts immersion model….