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Westminster Student Selected as National YoungArts Foundation 2016 Honorable Mention
Junior Christian McGhee is selected out of record-breaking number of applications from emerging artists across the country.
Westminster Christian Academy junior Christian McGhee has been named a 2016 National YoungArts Foundation Honorable Mention winner in Jazz/Percussion. Selected out of more than 12,000 applications, McGhee has been recognized for his outstanding work and accomplishments and joins 819 young artists from 42 states across the literary, visual, design and performing arts who are being presented with this year’s honor.
Winners receive cash awards, validation by renowned mentors, opportunities to participate in YoungArts programs, a strong professional network, and guidance in taking important steps toward achieving their goals.
“On behalf of everyone at YoungArts, I want to congratulate all of our winners,” said Lisa Leone, Vice President of Artistic Programs for YoungArts. “I am excited to see how this year’s winners thrive as they participate in our transformative programs.”
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YoungArts was established in 1981 by Lin and Ted Arison to identify and support the next generation of artists in the visual, literary, design and performing arts; assist them at critical junctures in their educational and professional development; and raise appreciation for the arts in American society.
For more information, visit youngarts.org.