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 2022, 729 artists originating from across the country were selected at the finalist, honorable mention and merit award levels. Within this total pool, 769 cash awards were granted (some winners received awards in multiple categories), for a total of $761,975 in awards. These artists joined a community of more than 20,000 Youngarts winners who have (Continued on Schedule O)

The in-person PSA program was discontinued by the Department of Education during the Covid-19 pandemic. Expenses reflect YoungArts' donation and board dues paid to the Presidential Scholars Foundation.

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 residences, performance and exhibition opportunities, 1:1 mentorship, discipline-specific and skills-based training workshops and microgrants for creative project support or emergency relief. (continued on schedule O)