Calendar

The 2027 YoungArts application opens on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Artists ages 15–18, or grades 10–12, in the U.S. are encouraged to apply in the discipline of their choice.

The application closes on Wednesday, July 22 at 3 PM ET.

The application closes on Wednesday, August 5 at 3 PM ET.

Applications close on Wednesday, August 5 at 3 PM ET. 

New Legaxy performs new music from their upcoming album.

Learn about YoungArts’ national arts competition, ways you can support young artists in crafting their application and how YoungArts supports award winners throughout their careers.

YoungArts at Oberlin is a free, one-day summer intensive for high school artists that brings students to Oberlin’s campus for a day of artistic exploration and collaboration.

Learn about YoungArts’ national arts competition, why you should apply and how YoungArts supports award winners throughout their careers.

This event features a full day of workshops where high school artists can explore Dance, Graphic Design, Product Design and Multidisciplinary Art in a one-of-a-kind arts immersion.

Presenters will share guidance and tips for preparing an audition such as best practices for selecting audition pieces and what judges look for in an application. 

Presenters will share guidance and tips for preparing a portfolio.

Emmet Cohen, Russell Hall and Jake Goldbas kick off YoungArts’ 45th anniversary celebrations in style with a special night of music at Dizzy’s Club at Lincoln Center.