2025 YoungArts New York Gala

Monday, April 7, 2025 | 6:30 PM

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028

The 2025 YoungArts New York Gala will take place on Monday, April 7 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in the spectacular Temple of Dendur. Join nearly 250 of New York City’s cultural and community leaders, philanthropists and artists as we all come together to support YoungArts. Past gala honorary chairs include Derrick Adams, Debbie Allen, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Agnes Gund, Salman Rushdie, Anna Deavere Smith, José Parlá, and Vanessa Williams. These remarkable individuals, along with others in attendance, have made significant contributions to the cultural landscape and have worked closely with YoungArts to mentor the next generation of exceptional artists. 

For information on purchasing a ticket or table, please contact Angela Goding at agoding@youngarts.org.

Please mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information. We look forward to celebrating with you! 

Photo Credit: Liquid Mirrors, Jordan Tiberio (2011 Photography) 

Make a celebratory gift to the 2025 New York Gala in honor of young artists across the country! 

When making a celebratory gift to the YoungArts New York Gala, your support plays a vital and direct role in advancing YoungArts’ mission of identifying exceptional young artists, amplifying their potential, and investing in their lifelong creative freedom.