Young writers enrolled in senior high school (generally, ages 14-19) with disabilities are invited to submit a ten-minute script of any genre for the opportunity to participate in a playwrights program. Entries may be the work of an individual student or a collaboration between two student (at least one student with a disability). A panel of theater professionals selects winners.
Read moreVSA Playwright Discovery Program
Young writers with disabilities (generally, ages 14-19) enrolled in high school are invited to submit a 'ten-minute script'. Entries may be the work of an individual student or a collaboration of two students that includes at least one student with a disability. A panel of theater professionals selects winners.
Read moreParticipate in the 7th Arts Olympiad
Schools are invited to participate in the 7th Arts Olympiad of the International Child Art Foundation. The Arts Olympiad introduces students ages 8-12 to the “Artist-Athlete Ideal” of the creativity mind and healthy body. This revised self-image solidifies when students depict themselves as “artist-athletes” in their artwork on the theme “My Favorite Sport.”
Read more1st International Creative Thinking Week 2023
We're thrilled to announce the inaugural International Creative Thinking Week, a global initiative unfolding in tandem with the Creativity in Education Summit 2023. Mark your calendars for November 23rd-30th, we'll be convening in iconic cities like Paris, London, Shanghai, and San Francisco, and more to be announced. We will spotlight and celebrate pioneering practices, policies, and professional learning frameworks aimed at embedding creativity into our educational landscapes. This year, we will delve into the intersections of creativity with the economy and generative AI, and much more. Your insights and participation will elevate this collaborative journey, so tuned for more announcements!
Read moreVSA Emerging Young Artists 2023: Interchange
Calling all U.S.-based visual artists ages 16-25 with disabilities*! Applications are now open for the 2023-2024 VSA Emerging Young Artist Program.
Read moreYOLA National Festival Applications Now Being Accepted
The LA Phil’s YOLA team is excited to announce that the 2023 YOLA National Festival application process is now OPEN!
Read moreVSA Playwright Discovery Program 2023
Young writers enrolled in senior high school (generally, ages 14-19) with disabilities are invited to submit a ten-minute script of any genre for the opportunity to participate in a playwrights program. Entries may be the work of an individual student or a collaboration between two student (at least one student with a disability). A panel of theater professionals selects winners.
Read moreVSA International Young Musicians Award Program
Each year outstanding young musicians with disabilities from around the world are selected to receive the VSA International Young Musicians Award. This program is open to soloists and ensembles of any instrument or genre including classical, jazz, Hip Hop, rock and more!
Read moreCall for Submissions: YoungArts National Arts Competition Application
YoungArts invites applications for its 2023 National Arts Competition. Accomplished artists between the ages of 15 and 18 (or in grades 10 through 12) are encouraged to apply for an award of up to $10,000. Recipients are eligible for creative and professional development support throughout their careers. Students must demonstrate excellence in classical music, dance, design arts, film, jazz, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, or writing. Deadline: October 14, 2022.
Read moreSubmit an Essay for the 2022 Samuel Halperin Youth Public Service Award
The American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) and Samuel Halperin Family are sponsoring the 2022 Samuel Halperin Youth Public Service Award to recognize youth ages 18 to 26 who demonstrate the spirit of and commitment to public service and who have faced and overcome barriers and challenges to success.
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