Fine and Performing Arts seeks Nebraska young artist applications

            The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks applications for the 18th annual Nebraska Young Artist Awards.

            The Nebraska Young Artist Awards annually recognize 11th-grade students from Nebraska who are gifted and talented in the areas of visual art, dance, music, theatre, and film and new media. These students exemplify the pinnacles of creativity in one of the fine and performing arts.

            To be recognized, students must submit an application online, which includes uploading a sample of their work and a letter of recommendation from a teacher. Full instructions for the online application process are available at http://go.unl.edu/nyaa.

            Online applications must be submitted by Dec. 12.

            The applications will be judged by UNL Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts faculty and the winning students will be invited to a special day of recognition on April 8.

            Honored students will take tours of the arts facilities, attend classes, and meet faculty and college students. Their parents will also be invited to take tours and receive information on careers in the arts and college curriculum. The day will conclude with an awards ceremony.

            Students selected to participate in the Nebraska Young Artist Awards will also be asked to nominate the teacher who provided them with the greatest amount of mentoring and support in the development of their special talents.

            For more information or questions, contact Kathe Andersen at 402-472-9355 or by email.

Writer: Kathe Andersen