Support the Next Generation of Bold Creatives
our Mission
Bold Art Society was created to do something simple but powerful: To be for young art students what athletics are for student-athletes. Student-athletes have coaches, training programs, tournaments, scouts, scholarships, and clear pathways into college and careers.
Young artists
Most of them have raw talent, but no pipeline, no structure, and no access.
Through the NEXT: New York Festival & Competition, we’re building that missing system — a high-end, statewide platform where middle school, high school, and college students can:
Be taken seriously as artists
Be seen by industry professionals
Receive mentorship and feedback
Access real pathways into creative careers
Your donation helps make that possible.
You can give:
$100 – Sponsor 1 student
$250 – Sponsor 2–3 students and help cover materials
$500 – Sponsor 5 students, prizes and materials
$1,000+ – Help underwrite a full classroom or school cohort, prizes, materials, etc.
Ways Your Donation Can Help
Your contribution can support students in multiple ways:
Student Scholarships – Cover entry fees for students who can’t afford to participate
Materials & Supplies – Help students purchase canvases, cameras, sewing supplies, software, and more
Mentorship & Workshops – Support sessions with working artists, filmmakers, designers, performers, and fashion professionals
Internships & Career Pathways – Help us build bridges to real creative jobs, studio visits, shadow days, and portfolio reviews