2026 Nico Snel Young Artist Competition – Saturday, January 31, 2026

Applications and rules for the 41st Annual Nico Snel Young Artist Competition and the 20th Annual Nico Snel Young Artist Competition are available below!
The application deadline is December 31, 2025 (postmark), with limited spots available. Apply early to secure your spot!

2026 Young Artist Competition Flyer and Application

2026 Young Artist Competition Rules

2025 RESULTS

40th Annual Nico Snel Young Artist Competition

1st Prize    Violet Knobel, viola
2nd Prize    Amalia Bell, violin
3rd Prize    Juniper Fleischer, piano

19th Annual Nico Snel Junior Young Artist Competition

1st Prize    Travis Baros, cello
2nd Prize    Abby Zajkowski, violin
3rd Prize    Alice Shields, violin
Honorable Mention   Annaleigh Harrison, piano

Congratulations to our winners and thanks to all who participated in this year’s event!