YoungArts
The National YoungArts Foundation or YoungArts (previously the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, or NFAA) is National YoungArts Foundation, a Miami-based charity that was established in 1981 by Lin and Ted Arison to help nurture emerging high-school artists. Alumni of the program have included, among many others, Kerry Washington, Viola Davis, Nicki Minaj and Doug Aitken. http://www.wsj.com/articles/youngarts-steps-into-the-spotlight-1460065515
Ted Arison wanted to bring the arts to the city where he built his successful company. In 1981 Arison gave $5 million, an unprecedented sum, to launch the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (now called YoungArts). Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/ent-columns-blogs/jordan-levin/article34705572.html#storylink=cpy
YoungArts' mission is to identify and nurture the most accomplished young artists in the visual, literary, design and performing arts and assist them at critical junctures in their educational and professional development. YoungArts aspires to create a community of alumni that provides a lifetime of encouragement, opportunity and support.
YoungArts™, the core program of The National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts), nominates up to 60 candidates for consideration as U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts following participation in YoungArts™ week.
It is an application-based award for emerging artists, ages 15–18 or in grades 10–12 from across the United States. YoungArts Winners receive support, including financial awards of up to $10,000, professional development and educational experiences working with famous mentors.
The YoungArts application consists of ten disciplines across the visual, literary, design and performing arts. http://www.youngarts.org/disciplines
To apply to YoungArts, artists must be: US citizens or have permanent resident status 15-18 years of age or in grades 10-12 on December 1, 2016 http://www.youngarts.org/apply
In 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established by executive order of President Lyndon B. Johnson to recognize and honor the nation’s top graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was extended to recognize students who demonstrated talent in the visual, creative and performing arts. In 2015, the program was again extended to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields.
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