Arts of America
Join Arts of America
Arts of America is dedicated to recognizing excellence in the performing and creative arts. We believe that every artist deserves a platform to showcase their talent and a community to celebrate their achievements. Our journey culminates in a live Finals Round and Awards Ceremony, where the pinnacle of creative excellence is honored and the future of the arts is illuminated.
Arts of America debuts in 2027 with its inaugural Music Competition, Dance Competition, and Dramatic Arts Competition. The Finals and Awards Ceremony take place at the beautiful Hylton Performing Arts Center in Northern Virginia in June 2027.
Registration Opens August 1, 2026!
MUSIC - DANCE - DRAMATIC ARTS - CREATIVE ARTS - COMPETE LIVE AT THE FINALS AT THE HYLTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Are you a singer, dancer, actor, poet, instrumentalist, composer, or choreographer who is looking for more recognition?
Would you like to receive professional feedback, compete against your peers for cash awards and scholarships, and receive exposure to industry professionals?
If the answer is yes, then enter the Inaugural Arts of America Competition today!
The competition process is very easy with an online Semifinal video submission. All contestants will receive written feedback and scores. The top scorers will be invited to compete in the Finals at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, and the winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony.
All 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Winners will receive Medals (Gold, Silver, Bronze) and Winners Certificates, Finalists will receive Finalist Certificates, and all other participants will receive Participant Certificates, along with comments and scores. Grand Prize and Audience Favorite Winners will receive $500.
We will share your talent on our social media pages if you allow.
Showcase your talent
Arts of America competitions are for singers, instrumentalists, composers, dancers, choreographers, actors, and poets/spoken word artists.
Each competition has a wide range of age categories, from child through adult. Please see the Competition pages for all of the details.
Competing is easy: simply submit the application form, and provide a URL for your video. An expert panel of judges will review all videos, provide helpful written feedback and scores, and Finalists will be announced.
Finalists will compete in the Finals at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in June, for a spectacular showcase of multiple performing arts, ending with the Arts of America Awards Ceremony.
Please read the competition pages for complete rules and details.