Two YoungArts Finalists Named

Ryan McCord ’20 and Kyle Fisher ’20 have been named Finalists in Photography for the National YoungArts Competition, the exclusive nominating body for the Presidential Scholars in the Arts. Only 154 finalists were selected nationwide and, of those, only eleven were selected in the category of photography. In addition, Russell Wilner ’20 was named a Merit Winner in Design Arts.

Ryan and Kyle will travel to Miami in January for National YoungArts Week. This intensive week-long program offers master classes taught by world-renowned artists and exhibition opportunities for students to showcase their work. Throughout the week, the Finalists’ work will be further adjudicated to determine additional award levels, including financial awards of up to $10,000 and an opportunity to be nominated for the Presidential Scholar in the Arts Program.

YoungArts’ signature program is an application-based award for emerging student artists from across the United States. Selected through a blind adjudication process conducted by an independent panel of highly accomplished artists, YoungArts winners receive valuable support, including financial awards, professional development, and educational experiences working with renowned mentors, as well as performance and exhibition opportunities at some of the nation’s leading cultural institutions.

The National YoungArts Foundation was established in 1981 to identify and support the next generation of artists and to contribute to the cultural vitality of the nation. Over the past decade, 19 Marksmen have been named YoungArts Finalists. Last year, Kyle Smith ’19 went on to become a Presidential Scholar in the Arts after being named a YoungArts Finalist in the photography category.
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    • Photo by Kyler Fisher ’20

    • Photo by Ryan McCord ’20

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