Best Arts Opportunities for High Schoolers
Top arts competitions, scholarships, and programs for high school students.
68 opportunities found
YCA Susan Wadsworth International Auditions
Young Concert Artists (YCA)International classical music competition for emerging solo artists and ensembles seeking professional artist management and career development.
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards - National Student Poets Program
Alliance for Young Artists & WritersThe nation's highest honor for young poets creating original work. Five National Student Poets selected annually to develop their authorial voices.
Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesIdentifies and nurtures talented emerging screenwriters through fellowships. Scripts reviewed by Academy members.
Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award
From the Top and Jack Kent Cooke FoundationAnnual $10,000 scholarship for 20 outstanding young classical musicians demonstrating financial need to support advanced musical training.
YoungArts Creative Opportunities
YoungArtsPrograms for award winners to create, develop and present work through residencies, exhibitions, and performances.
Idyllwild Arts Academy
Idyllwild Arts AcademyInternationally acclaimed residential arts high school for grades 9-12 and postgraduate students with 8 art majors and professional instruction.
CineStory Fellowship Contests
CineStoryScreenwriting and TV writing contests with fellowships including cash prizes, retreat tuition, housing, and 12-month mentorship with Hollywood profess...
From the Top - Teacher Sign-Up for Student Opportunities
From the TopSign up to receive updates about From the Top opportunities for young musicians, including fellowships, awards, and auditions.
YoungArts Programs
YoungArtsAward programs providing critical support for artists at every stage of their career development.
YoungArts Awards Competition
YoungArtsAnnual arts competition for high school students offering cash prizes between $250-$10,000 in 10 disciplines including music, dance, visual arts, thea...
YoungArts
YoungArtsNational competition and awards program for emerging artists ages 15-18 across all art forms, offering recognition, validation, and career support.
From the Top's Learning and Media Lab Fellowship
From the TopSix-week online fellowship for young musicians to explore artistic life, content creation, and community engagement with national radio opportunities.
Congressional Art Competition
Congressional Institute and U.S. House of RepresentativesHigh school students compete to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for approximately 11 months, viewed by millions of visitors annually.
National Arts Competition - YoungArts
YoungArtsNational arts competition supporting young artists ages 15-18 across 10 disciplines with lifetime mentorship and networking.
International Child Art Foundation Arts Olympiad
International Child Art Foundation (ICAF)International competitive opportunity for young artists to showcase their artistic talent and creativity on a global stage.
From the Top Fellowship Application
From the TopApplication guide for From the Top Fellowship for young musicians including soloists, small ensembles, and large ensemble directors.
2026 Yearbook Excellence Contest (YEC)
Quill and ScrollDigital yearbook competition for high school and middle school students with categories in photography, writing, design, and social media journalism.
YoungArts Professional Development Programs
YoungArtsProfessional development programs, workshops, artist residencies, and cultural partnerships to advance artists' careers and networks.
Architecture Student Competitions - Category Page
Aggregated listing of multiple international architecture competitions for students
U.S. House of Representatives High School Art Competition
U.S. House of RepresentativesAnnual spring art competition for high school students where the winner's artwork is displayed in the U.S. Capitol building.
CineStory Feature Retreat & Fellowship Contest
CineStoryAnnual 5-day screenwriting retreat in Idyllwild, California with mentorship from entertainment industry professionals and networking opportunities.
Poetry Out Loud
National Endowment for the ArtsDynamic poetry recitation competition for high school students that builds public speaking skills and confidence.
Poetry in Voice
Poetry in VoiceNational poetry recitation competition for Canadian students with cash prizes and travel awards exceeding $75,000.
Destination Imagination Team Film Challenge
Destination ImaginationA global filmmaking competition where students collaborate to create films solving unique challenges in 8 weeks, exploring cinematography, storytellin...
TV Retreat Fellowship Contest
CineStoryFellowship competition for TV writers offering $9,000 in prizes, mentorship, and educational retreat access with industry professionals.
Young Writers Project Challenges
Young Writers ProjectHub of writing and visual art challenges for young creatives, including weekly prompts, workshops, and themed competitions.
Poetry in Voice National Recitation Contest
Poetry in VoiceOnline poetry recitation competition where students memorize and perform poems for cash prizes and a chance to compete at National Finals.
Cooper Hewitt Teen Programs
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design MuseumHigh school design programs including workshops, career fair, and national competition with opportunities to meet working designers.
Arts/Photography Student Competitions
Collection of arts and photography competitions offering students platforms to develop creative voice, gain recognition, and win awards.
Native American Arts Center - Summer Workshops and Festival
Idyllwild Arts5th annual celebration of Native American arts and culture featuring workshops, performances, and a week-long festival with Indigenous artists and sch...
Learning and Media Lab Curriculum
From the Top6-week online curriculum for Fellows exploring storytelling, media creation, artist careers, and community engagement through music.
The Auvert Magazine
The Auvert MagazineSubmit writing, art, and photography to a global magazine raising awareness about social and environmental issues.
Alaska Poetry Out Loud
Alaska State Council on the ArtsHigh school students compete in poetry recitation at state and national levels, with the Alaska State Champion advancing to nationals.
Perry Brown Performing Arts Scholarship
Bold.orgScholarship for actors and dancers in Texas pursuing performing arts education, honoring Perry Brown's legacy in dance and theater.
Poetry Out Loud National Competition
Poetry Out LoudNational poetry recitation competition for high school students with state and regional competitions leading to national finals.
Idyllwild Arts Summer Program
Idyllwild ArtsSummer arts camp for teens and children featuring intensive workshops in visual arts, music, dance, film, creative writing, and more.
JSU Writers Camp (Young Adult Writing Program)
Jacksonville State UniversityCreative writing camp fostering craft in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction through workshops, lectures, and readings by published writers.
Interpretation of Literature
ISD (Institute for Student Development)2-week residential or commuter program teaching students to bring literature to life through performance across multiple interpretation events.
California Poetry Out Loud
National Endowment for the Arts, administered by California Arts CouncilHigh school students compete by memorizing and performing poetry, advancing from classroom to state to national levels.
CineStory Retreat & Contest
CineStoryScreenwriting contests and retreats for emerging writers with mentorship from Hollywood professionals.
elementia Literary Magazine
Johnson County LibraryAward-winning literary arts magazine featuring original poetry, fiction, nonfiction, graphic stories, photography, and illustrations created by teens.
Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing
Arizona State UniversityA creative writing center at ASU offering classes, workshops, conferences, and literary programming for writers at all levels in Arizona.
CineStory Retreat & Fellowship Contest Scholarships
CineStoryMultiple scholarships for screenwriters competing in CineStory Feature and TV contests, ranging from $500-$1,500 tuition reductions.
Phillip Morales Memorial Art Scholarship
Phillip Morales Memorial FundScholarship for Texas high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing physical or digital arts, honoring artist and game producer Phillip Morales.
VOICES/VOIX Monthly Prize - Poetry in Voice
Poetry in VoiceCanadian student poetry competition with monthly $100 prizes and publication opportunities in VOICES/VOIX journal.
Scholastic Journalism Week Student Poster Contest
Journalism Education Association (JEA)Design an original 17×22 inch poster for Scholastic Journalism Week 2027. Grand prize winner's design featured on official poster.
Screenwriting Contests Calendar
Script MagazineComprehensive calendar and guide to screenwriting contests with various prizes, deadlines, and industry exposure opportunities.
#recitepoetry School Contests
Poetry in VoiceMulti-level poetry recitation competition where students memorize and recite poems in English, French, or both languages.
DisLit Youth Literary Magazine - Poetry Submissions
DisLit Youth Literary MagazineYouth literary magazine publishing poetry and creative writing from high school students. Open to submissions.
Ada Long Creative Writing Workshop
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of EnglishCreative writing workshop offered by UAB's Department of English with optional college credit.
National PTA Reflections Program
National PTACelebrates creative talents of student artists through arts-based interpretation of annual themes, recognizing artistic skills and creative vision.
Poetry in Voice - School Recitation Contests
Poetry in VoiceSchool-based poetry recitation competition where students memorize and perform poems, competing at classroom and school levels before advancing to nat...
National PTA Reflections Awards
National PTAAnnual arts program celebrating student creative talents through theme-based artistic interpretation across multiple mediums.
Dancing Poetry Festival
Artists Embassy InternationalAnnual festival celebrating the integration of poetry and dance through performances and competitions.
Poetry in Voice School Contest
Poetry in VoiceRecitation competition for high school students to memorize and recite poems, with classroom and school-level contests leading to national finals.
Young Poets
Acumen PoetryPoetry submission opportunity for young writers aged 16-25 to publish unpublished work in Acumen Poetry magazine.
Alabama Poetry Out Loud
National Endowment for the Arts / Alabama Arts CommissionPoetry recitation competition for high school students with classroom, school, regional, and state levels. Students can compete in national poetry or ...
Poetry In Voice - Poem Roulette
Poetry In VoicePoetry competition for Canadian high school students in junior and senior divisions to showcase spoken word performances.
Juneau Arts and Humanities Council Scholarships and Grants
Juneau Arts and Humanities Council (JAHC)Financial support for students, individual artists, and arts organizations through scholarships and grants in the Juneau area.
Poetry in Voice Team Regionals
Poetry in VoiceTeam-based poetry recitation competition where schools send trios of students to compete regionally across Canada.
Future Problem Solving International Conference Variety Show
Future Problem Solving Program InternationalAnnual talent showcase at IC where students perform acts with peers from multiple affiliates, featuring music, skits, and diverse performances.
Artist Strong Artist-In-Residence Program
Artist StrongOpportunity for artists of all levels to dedicate time to their craft through a residency program featuring artist spotlights and community engagement...
Advanced Arts Achievement Award
JAHC (Juneau Arts and Humanities Council)Award to assist exceptional young artists continue their artistic studies in visual and performing arts.
Romance Writing Virtual Conference
Writers Digest UniversityVirtual conference on romance writing featuring sessions on world-building, character development, tropes, and heat levels with bestselling authors.
National Endowment for the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)Federal agency funding grants for arts projects and promoting creative capacity across communities in all 50 states.
elementia Literary Arts Magazine - Issue XXIV: Entropy
Johnson County LibraryLiterary arts magazine seeking teen submissions and design committee members for Issue XXIV themed around Entropy.
Young Writers Project
Young Writers ProjectA platform for young writers and visual artists to share work, participate in challenges, and develop their creative skills.
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Alliance for Young Artists & WritersRecognition and scholarships for creative teens in art and writing since 1923.