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    Founded in 1981, YoungArts identifies exceptional young artists, amplifies their potential, and invests in their lifelong creative freedom. 

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    Artists ages 15–18, or grades 10–12, are encouraged to apply to our national competition in the discipline of their choice.

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2027 National Arts Competition Application Requirements

Please follow the requirements as closely as possible. Failure to comply with the requirements may make your application ineligible for an award.  

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Select your discipline to view the application requirements:

  • Classical Music – Composition
  • Classical Music – Instrumental
  • Classical Music – Percussion
  • Dance – African
  • Dance – Ballet
  • Dance – Choreography
  • Dance – Hip Hop
  • Dance – Hula
  • Dance – Indian
  • Dance – Irish Step
  • Dance – Jazz
  • Dance – Mexican Folkloric
  • Dance – Modern/Contemporary
  • Dance – Spanish
  • Dance – Tap
  • Dance – Unlisted
  • Design
  • Film
  • Jazz – Composition
  • Jazz – Instrumental
  • Jazz – Percussion
  • Photography
  • Theater – Musical
  • Theater – Spoken
  • Visual Arts
  • Voice – Classical
  • Voice – Indian Classical
  • Voice – Jazz
  • Voice – Popular
  • Voice – Singer-Songwriter
  • Voice – Unlisted
  • Writing – Fiction
  • Writing – Nonfiction
  • Writing – Play or Script
  • Writing – Poetry
  • Writing – Spoken Word
  • Writing – Unlisted

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