Visual Arts
Visual Arts is one of 10 artistic disciplines in YoungArts’ national competition. This discipline encompasses a broad range of fine art including multi-media and performance art. If your work includes fashion, product, graphic design, or architecture please see the Design discipline.
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 an award winner with distinction, this would be my first time attending National YoungArts Week.
These requirements are for a past application cycle and are for reference only. Requirements will be updated for the 2028 cycle, which opens in Summer 2027.
The 2028 YoungArts application opens in Summer 2027.
Leticia Bajuyo, Visual Arts National Selection Panel Chair
Leticia Bajuyo, Visual Arts National Selection Panel Chair
See our FAQ for answers to common questions about the competition and application.
YoungArts is unequivocally the thing that has made me realize the person I want to be, how I want my future to look, and the work I’ll have to put in to achieve that.”
— Njari Anderson (2019 Visual Arts & U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts)