A career in the arts is a hard road to follow. YoungArts gave me the early recognition and validation that is so important for your confidence and trust in yourself.”

I still refer to my YoungArts week as a turning point in my career. Being surrounded by artists creating and performing at such a high level was beyond inspiring. Magic happens at YoungArts.”

Being a part of the YoungArts program made me realize that I could be an artist, that I could have a career in the world of art.”