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

2026 RESULTS

41st Nico Snel Young Artist Competition

1st Prize    Xavier Cooper, violin
2nd Prize   Alice Shields, violin
3rd Prize (tie)   Sky Gelder, viola & Amidah Soong, violin

20th Nico Snel Junior Young Artist Competition

1st Prize    Devin McBride, trumpet
2nd Prize   James Will Kuo, piano
3rd Prize   Abby Zajkowski, violin

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