Menu Apply to the National Arts Competition Watch Are you a 15- to 18-year old visual, literary or performing artist? The 2022 application is now closed. Sign Up for Updates FAQ Disciplines Classical Music Dance Design Arts Film Jazz Photography Theater Visual Arts Voice Writing 2022 Application is now closed Oct 15 Application Closes Nov 16 Winner Notifications Begin Dec 9 All Winners Notified Why Apply? Cash awards Receive cash prizes between $100 and $10,000. Mentorship by accomplished artists We provide mentorship opportunities with accomplished artists to help award winners prepare for and navigate a career in the arts. A lifetime of creative and professional support YoungArts is more than an award. Artists access resources and opportunities at every stage of their development to support a sustainable practice. A robust network YoungArts award winners join a community of distinguished artists that provides a long–term, robust network to help artists at all stages of their education and career. Nomination for U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts Each year, the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars selects 20 YoungArts award winners at the Finalist level as U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students who exemplify academic and artistic excellence. National recognition The prestigious award gives emerging artists a headstart by demonstrating that they have received national recognition from highly respected artists in their field early on in their artistic journey. Learn More Eligibility To be eligible, you must be able to answer ”Yes“ to these statements: I am either a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident/green card recipient, or I can demonstrate that I am legally able to receive taxable income in the United States. I am in grades 10–12 or 15–18 years of age on December 1 of the year I am applying. If I’m selected as a Finalist, this would be my first time attending National YoungArts Week. How to Apply 1. Review the requirements for your discipline Simply choose your discipline and area of focus to learn the specific requirements for your program. Choose a discipline Classical Music Dance Design Arts Film Jazz Photography Theater Visual Arts Voice Writing Choose a category Accordion Composition Double Bass (Contrabass) Euphonium French Horn Guitar Harp Harpsichord Organ Percussion Piano Recorder Trombone Trumpet Tuba Viola Violin Violoncello Woodwinds 2. Start your application Once you have created and logged into your account, you may begin a new application by clicking “Start a New Application”. Pay the $35 application fee or request a fee waiver. 3. Submit your application The 2022 application is now closed. Sign up to be notified when the 2023 application opens. Have questions about the application? Visit our FAQ Email Us The National Foundation for the Advancement of Artists → 2100 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, FL 33137 1.800.970.ARTS (2787) info@youngarts.org Contact FAQ COVID-19 Safety Policy Educators Careers Media Accessibility Terms and Privacy Audited Financials Form 990 Annual Report (2019-2020) © 2021 YoungArts