Support Art Education and Inspire Young Artists

Every artist begins in a community—a place that shapes how they create, connect and see the world. 

At YoungArts, we meet artists where they are because we know that when artists are rooted in their communities, their work can grow far beyond. 

Across the country, YoungArts is supporting artists building creative ecosystems, opening doors for others and sharing work that connects communities nationwide. 

This year, we’ve launched a new series of YoungArts Presents films, highlighting this impact in action. 

Paloma, a YoungArts alumna in Chicago reflects the identity of her city through printmaking. Dallas choreographer Avery-Jai is building infrastructure for local artists to thrive. And in Washington, D.C., Carlynn uses poetry to connect, inspire and activate her community. 

Visit YoungArts’ YouTube channel to see these stories and more from YoungArts Presents, and you’ll catch a glimpse of something larger: a nationwide ecosystem of artists supporting artists, and communities strengthened through creativity. 

YoungArts stands apart as the only national organization dedicated to supporting artists across all disciplines and throughout their lives—providing access to critical resources, including funding, incubation and presentation opportunities, mentorship, professional development, and a powerful network of more than 24,000 peers.  

As we approach a milestone 45th anniversary celebration, we reflect gratefully on those whose generosity has brought us to this moment. Your support meets artists where they are—and helps their work resonate nationwide. 

Thank you for your belief in the transformative power of the arts in our communities.  

With gratitude,  

Laura Monarque, Manager, Fundraising

Links:

• Learn more at youngarts.org
• Visit YoungArts on YouTube

We are thrilled to share a look back at the impact of 2026 National YoungArts Week!

• Nearly 13,000 young artists applied to the 2025–26 national arts competition—a record-breaking year—with applicants representing all 50 states, D.C. and 37 countries.
  
  
• 734 award winners were selected, including 171 Winners with Distinction, across the literary, performing and visual arts disciplines.
  
  
• These artists (ages 15–18 or in grades 10–12) join a growing community of nearly 24,000 award winners and gain access to a lifetime of creative and professional resources.
  
  
• 164 Winners with Distinction attended National YoungArts Week in Miami, FL January 4–11, 2026.
  
  
• The week featued 7 days of intensive programming that included classes, coaching sessions, interdisciplinary workshops, performances, public readings and exhibitions, the publication of an Anthology & Catalogue and more.
  
  
• 153 extraordinary professional artists led programming.
  
  
• We welcomed 2,564 in-person attendees and 2,311 unique live stream viewers throughout the week.

Participating young artists in 2026 called the program “a turning point”; “inspiring, eye-opening, and transformational"; "a unique, life-changing experience”; “an amazing community that I will cherish forever”; and “a space that made me fall back in love with my craft".

Your support makes these transformational experiences possible. Thank you for being part of the YoungArts community and helping us uplift the next generation of artists!

Learn more at: https://youngarts.org.

Links:

• National YoungArts Week