Young Artists Debut!
Date May 21, 2025 7:30pm Pricing $16.50 – $39.50Join Cognizart for an exhilarating celebration of artistic talent that harmoniously combines music, dance, and visual arts! With an incredible lineup of talented young performers, the 31st Young Artists Debut! promises to be a memorable night for everyone.
Be wowed by brilliant soloists Bharatanatyam dancer Shriya Marla (16), trombonist Elaina Stuppler (16), saxophonist Jacob Peizner (16), and pianists Ciel Kim (12), Samuel Lipke (16), and Sean Kim (13). A jazzy trio of Elaina, Samuel, and Jacob will also perform a piece composed by Elaina Stuppler. Our Taiko ensemble, comprised of shamisen player Karen Craig (16), shinobue player Jin Nakajima (12), and taiko player Calvin Stuczynski (17), will also perform captivating pieces composed by Yumi Torimaru, Taikohatch Director.
Truly an evening for everyone, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., you’ll see curated works created by winners Chloe Lin (12), Evelyn Kirtley Filipo (15), Hazel Nhem (14), and Miriam Willey (15) at the Visual Artists Gallery. Plus, you can bid on an exclusive collaborative piece created by these outstanding winners!
In an evening of stellar performances and artistic beauty, the 31st Young Artists Debut! will conclude with one artist becoming the first Zorro Award recipient and receive $1,000 to further artistic endeavors! Cognizart will also unveil special announcements regarding the 32nd YAD! that could put the young artist in your life on stage!
Founded in 1993, Cognizart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts education organization powered by community support.