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Event History
Since launching in 2019, the competition has expanded in size, reach, and prestige—drawing more applicants each year and earning recognition from top art institutions. With evolving categories, increased visibility, and a commitment to celebrating bold, original work, the PYA Awards continue to offer young artists an unmatched opportunity to shine on an international stage.
What Makes this event different?
We are one of the few international high school art competitions offering this level of exposure and opportunity. No other student art event generates the same breadth of global recognition. Past winners have gone on to receive major accolades in their fields and have been accepted to some of the world’s leading art and academic institutions, including Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), Pratt Institute, Central Saint Martins, Yale, Columbia, and Cornell.
Copyright Policy
All submitted work remains the intellectual property of the artist. By entering the Progressive Young Artist Awards, participants grant us non-exclusive rights to feature their work on our website, social media, and promotional materials with proper credit. We will never sell or reproduce any submissions for profit. Artists retain full ownership and are free to publish or exhibit their work elsewhere at any time.
Call for Entries for High School Artists
2025 submissions are open now!
Submit to the 2025 Progressive Young Artist Awards for all high school students! We seek original works that demonstrate cultivated artistry, proficiency, and technical skill, as well as art that expresses students' individual, creative voices and visions.
2025 submissions are open now.
Visit our The Event Website to learn more about our categories and the submission process.
