YoungArts 2027 National Arts Competition

For many young people, applying to YoungArts may be the first step in affirming “I am an artist.” YoungArts is one of the only organizations in the U.S. that supports artists across 10 disciplines at all stages of development, beginning with the critical moment when they decide to pursue a life in the arts, and continuing throughout their careers. Artists ages 15–18, or grades 10–12, in the U.S. are encouraged to apply in the discipline of their choice. All applications are evaluated by esteemed discipline-specific panels of artists through an adjudication process that includes multiple rounds of review. Award winners are offered a lifetime of artistic support and ongoing connection with an extraordinarily robust network of peers and mentors.