Young Texas Artists Kicks Off 40th Season With Magical Evening

Rick and Jamie Hamm with Gil and Debra Staley at YTA’s Classic Cabaret celebration. Photo by David Hopper.

Texas arts nonprofit announces a $50,000 matching grant and releases new details about its upcoming music competition and gala.

Young Texas Artists Launches New Season Featuring Its 40th Classical Music Competition

Audience listens to lecture in art gallery

The “Classical Music and Art Through the Centuries” lecture series for YTA Circle, a group for YTA supporters, begins Thursday, Sept. 26.

Young Texas Artists (YTA) is celebrating a major milestone in its 2024-25 season: the 40th annual Young Texas Artists Music Competition. The new season also features the “Classical Music and Art Through the Centuries” lecture series, YTA’s Classic Cabaret kick-off party honoring renowned classical pianist James Dick, and the Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue gala.