Since our inception, we've awarded $60,000+ in artistic scholarships!
Young Performing Artists (YPAs), Inc. competition/Concert/Award Weekend Event is a sophisticated, sassy, upbeat, colorful, entertaining and exciting program. Now- Virtual!
A state-wide event where young artists from all walks of life come together to compete for scholarships in performing and visual art categories.
Make donations* payable to :
Young Performing Artists (YPAs), Inc.
9060 County Road 231
Wildwood, FL 34785
Or, click donation button on Home Page.
352-748-0260
Email: youngartists@aol.com
*A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800)435-7352 within the State. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State.
Day of Stars - Virtual Scholarship Competition - 2022
Continuing to keep everyone safe), we are hosting our 2nd Annual virtual scholarship event, Saturday, December 29, 2022.
Calling ALL Florida's young artists 2022! (up to age 22)
Submit your best dance, instrument, vocal performance or visual art collection. All submissions must be received by Friday, December 2, 2022.
Virtually Apply by Friday, December 2, 2022
via our new all- in-one application with procedures.
(Click Link below)
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Enjoy previous videos, below, to experience the excitement and the superb talent of our
1st Placers 2021:
Welcome & Greetings- Beverly Steele, YPAs, Inc. Founder
Meet Our Judges- Esther Solin, YPAs, Inc. Volunteer
David, Sr & Katrina Lyons, Speaks to the Youth
1st Placer, Vocals- A'Layahna Checo
A’Layahna Checo - IMG_0113
1st Placer, Dancer- Destini Hendricks
1st Placer, Instrumentalist- Hanalei Ritter
1st Placer, Visual Art- Luke Singleton
Steele's Outro