Joshua Y. and Nick S., two students from
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, are YoungArts finalists in the dance and theatre categories. YoungArts is the core program of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA). Joshua and Nick were chosen from more than 5,000 applicants in nine disciplines in visual, literary and performing arts.
Joshua and Nick will join 150 other finalists for National YoungArts Week in Miami on January 9-14, 2012 for master classes by world-renowned artists, performances and exhibitions. YoungArts Week performances will be live streamed on
www.youngarts.org.
"We are honored to recognize these fine young artists," said Paul T. Lehr, NFAA's executive director. "They represent the next generation of extraordinary artistic talent, and it is our hope that their experience with YoungArts will compel them to pursue their passions."
The students attending YoungArts Week were selected in a blind adjudication process from a pool representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia and all U.S. territories. The adjudication process will continue during YoungArts Week to determine further award levels. Monetary awards ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 will be presented to students exhibiting excellence in their discipline. All winners will also be eligible to participate in regional programs in New York City and Miami.
Joshua and Nick have a chance to become the 2012 U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts, an award given at the White House with the opportunity to perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington. D.C. Judges will select a winner out of the 152 YoungArts finalists.
YoungArts’ mission is to identify emerging artists, provide educational enrichment and assistance in their pursuit of the arts, and to raise the appreciation for and support of the arts in American society. Dedicated to inspiring and nurturing young artists, NFAA was founded in 1981 by businessman and visionary, the late Ted Arison, and his wife Lin. At the request of The Commission on Presidential Scholars, which is appointed by the President of the United States, NFAA serves as the exclusive nominating agency for the U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts.
For a complete list of the 2012 YoungArts Winners, visit
www.youngarts.org/2012-youngarts-winners.
Congratulations to Joshua and Nick on this great accomplishment!
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