Competition National YoungArts Foundation
YoungArts National Arts Competition
National competition for artists ages 15-18 across ten disciplines — writing, visual arts, film, theater, dance, voice, jazz, and more — with awards from $250 to $10,000 plus mentorship. The $35 fee is waivable.
A clearer starting point
What this opportunity is really like
Here’s the short version before you leave Pathfind to investigate the official details.
What you would do
You submit work in one of ten disciplines — writing, visual arts, film, theater, dance, voice, jazz, and others — for national judging.
Why it might be worth your time
Awards run from $250 to $10,000 and come with mentorship, and the $35 entry fee can be waived.
Is it a good fit?
For artists ages 15–18 in grades 10–12, submitting in a single discipline.
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