YouthArts Upcoming Deadlines: $$$ for 17-18 yr olds in the arts!

YoungArts, the core program of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, thanks Americans for the Arts for sharing the following important information about our organization with its constituents. As you may know, YoungArts is the signature national organization that recognizes and supports America's most outstanding 17-18 year olds in the visual, literary and performing arts. YoungArts is the sole nominating agency for Presidential Scholars in the Arts. The foundation provides emerging artists with financial support and life changing experiences. We wanted to make sure you and your students are well informed about upcoming application deadlines:

Registration Deadline: October 16, 2009 by 5PM EST.
Audition/Portfolio Deadline: October 30, 2009 by 5PM EST.

Your students can benefit from the unique and exciting experiences of the YoungArts Program:

· Exclusive Presidential Scholars in the Arts nominations
· $500,000 in total monetary awards
· $10,000 YoungArts Gold Awards, $5,000 YoungArts Silver Awards
· All-expense-paid trip to Miami for YoungArts Week National Finals: January 11-16, 2010
· All-expense-paid trip to New York City for YoungArts Gold and Silver winners
· Master classes with world-renowned artists
· $3 million in scholarship opportunities

It's not too late to tell your students about this amazing opportunity, but don't delay! Please also ask about our fee waivers. For more information, please contact our Programs Department at 1.800.970.ARTS (2787), email info@youngarts.org or visit our website: www.youngarts.org.

On behalf of the YoungArts staff, thank you for your continued support of the Arts.

Sincerely,
Christina DePaul
President and CEO

777 Brickell Avenue, Suite 370
Miami, FL 33131
305.377.1140 extension 1100
305.377.1149 fax
1.800.970.ARTS (2787)
CDePaul@youngarts.org
http://www.youngarts.org/