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Oh what a night!
31st Young Artists Debut! on May 21, 2025
The Reser
The expansion of the Young Artists Debut! has been an outstanding success! With a focus on collaboration, creativity, and the beauty of ALL art forms and artistry, we are proud to share the videos from the exceptional performances. We will be continuing with the expanded program format in 2026. Thank you to our supporters including the Herbert A. Templeton Foundation.
Enjoy the breathtaking show!
The talented thirteen Young Artists Debut! Winners who shared their artistry on May 21, 2025 were...
WINNING ENSEMBLE
Taiko, performed “Sora no Tori” (A Bird in the Universe), written by their Takohachi director, Yumi Torimaru. Karen Craig performed on the Shamisen (Japanese string instrument), Jin Nakajima performed on the Shinobue (Japanese bamboo flute), and Calvin Stuczynski performed Taiko (Japanese Drums).
INSPIRING WINNING PERFORMING ARTISTS
Shriya Marla, Dancer; Ciel Kim, Pianist; Sean Kim, Pianist; Samuel Lipke, Pianist; Jacob Peizner, Saxophonist; Elaina Stuppler, Trombonist (the first in our 31-year YAD! history!)
WINNING VISUAL ARTISTS
As a part of the YAD! on May 21, attendees visited the Artists Alley and explored our visual artists incredible creativity up close. From Chloe's remarkable crochet creatures, sculptures, and still life paintings, Evelyn's evocative life-like paintings and sculptures, Miriam's hyper-realistic line drawings, and Hazel's world-building anime-inspired creations, everyone was inspired by these young artists!
Chloe Lin, Evelyn Kirtley Filipo, Hazel Chi Nhem, Miriam Willey
Meet the Artists at Portland Playhouse on May 1, 2025
What's next?
You, or someone you know, could be a 2026 YAD! Winner!
Apply by 1/15/2026!
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