Donor Events

Backyard Ball

The YoungArts Backyard Ball Performance and Gala is our largest annual fundraiser, and the culmination of YoungArts Week in January, our signature national program celebrating the nation’s best emerging artists in the visual, literary, design and performing arts. Each year YoungArts hosts more than 800 notable attendees including celebrities, VIPs, master teachers, national image-makers and tastemakers who gather in Miami to honor the achievements of these talented young artists. The evening is one of artistic immersion with incredible not-to-be-missed performances by YoungArts alumni.

In addition, YoungArts recognizes honorees with Arison Awards for their invaluable commitment to the arts. Previous Arison awardees include Robert Redford, Rita Moreno, Zaha Hadid, Adrian Grenier, Andrew Rannells, Kerry Washington, Rosie Perez, Robert Wilson, Tony Yazbeck, Jason Moran, Jessica Lang and others.

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New York Gala
The New York Gala underscores YoungArts longstanding and still-growing commitment to supporting emerging New York artists. The event brings together New York City’s top cultural and community leaders, philanthropists, celebrities and art aficionados.
 
Hosted annually at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the sold-out evening raises more than half a million dollars and celebrates aspiring young artists across the nation, including nearly 700 YoungArts winners in ten arts disciplines.

Supper Club
The Supper Club series brings together the next generation of great artists in magical settings. YoungArts supporters in Miami, Los Angeles and New York are invited to attend intimate dinners featuring extraordinary performances by YoungArts alumni.

Pop of Culture
The Pop of Culture series features conversations with YoungArts’ most innovative and accomplished alumni, multidisciplinary site-specific performances, artist screenings and exhibitions, and live, private concerts. The events unfold in Miami, Los Angeles, New York, Washington, D.C., Aspen, the Hamptons and other cities near you.

Up Close & Personal
New this season, Up Close & Personal is a series of conversations between esteemed YoungArts master artists, YoungArts alumni or thought leaders. 

Cultural Pursuits
Cultural Pursuits are exclusive, curated partner events that take place nationwide. Each event offers an opportunity for corporate partners and individual supporters to engage directly with YoungArts winners or alumni.

YoungArts at the Met
YoungArts and The Metropolitan Museum of Art have joined together to present several “YoungArts @ the Met” performances annually. This program features YoungArts alumni performers in iconic spaces in the museum. These performances are not open to the general public. For details on how to reserve a seat, please contact the Development office at (305) 377-1140 or email [email protected].