December 10, 2025
George Bostic (2025 YoungArts Winner in Theater) performs at 2025 National YoungArts Week. Photo by Jason Koerner. PRNewsfoto/YoungArts
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ANNOUNCING THE 2026 YOUNGARTS AWARD WINNERS
YoungArts announces the 2026 YoungArts award winners, 734 of the nation's most accomplished young visual, literary, and performing artists representing 39 states and the District of Columbia. Bestowed annually since 1981, the YoungArts Award is the only award in the nation that recognizes exceptional young talent across disciplines and affirms their pursuit of a professional life in the arts. Recipients become part of a lifelong community of peers and mentors, with access to critical resources that help sustain their creative practices throughout their careers. A complete list of the 2026 winners is available online at youngarts.org/winners.