YoungArts

Nfaa acknowledges artistic excellence and provides lifelong support to young artists in the literary, visual and performing Arts, including classical music, dance, design Arts, film, jazz, photography, theater, visual Arts, voice and writing. Each year, more than 7,000 applicants submit for the youngarts competition. in 2023, 702 artists originating from across the country were selected at the finalist, honorable mention and merit award levels. Within this total pool, 736 cash awards were granted (some winners received awards in multiple categories), for a total of $622,450 in awards. (continued on schedule o).

Past winners received access to microgrants for creative project support or emergency relief. 149 creative microgrants and 60 emergency microgrants were awarded.

Programs for past youngarts winners offered youngarts artists support to grow their careers beyond their winner year within three focus areas: creative development, professional development and community engagement. Through year-long initiatives both in-person and virtual, solely authorized by youngarts and achieved in partnership with colleague institutions, past winners received access to fellowships, creative residencies, performance and exhibition opportunities, 1:1 mentorships, and discipline-specific and skills-based training workshops (continued on schedule o).