2026 Texas Young Masters Application

The Texas Cultural Trust was established to heighten awareness of art and culture in Texas and increase support for the arts as essential to improving public education and stimulating economic growth.

The Texas Cultural Trust is offering a $10,000 Cash Award to current 8,9,10,11th graders to use for summer programs in their art form (musical theatre, literary arts, dance, media, film, music, theatre, visual arts, folk/traditional arts). This is for the HIGHEST level of performer, EXCEPTIONAL, not only with big talent but with some other credentials.

The Texas Cultural Trust is very receptive to selecting someone from East Texas.

The deadline to apply is November 3rd, but applicants should begin the process now because the application has many requirements.

For more information and to apply visit The Butler Texas Young Masters | Texas Cultural Trust