About the Foundation
Investing in the next generation of performing artists.
Our Story
The Novick Arts Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to identifying, supporting, and advancing exceptional young artists in the performing arts. We provide meaningful financial support and public recognition to emerging talent in three disciplines: instrumental music, vocal arts, and theater.
Through our bi-annual grant program, we invest in artists aged 17–30 who demonstrate artistic excellence, dedication, and the potential for significant future impact. We believe that a young artist's financial circumstances should never determine the course of their artistic destiny and we are committed to removing those barriers wherever we can.
Founded by a single philanthropic benefactor with a lifelong passion for the performing arts, the Foundation awards grants bi-annually and works to build a community of recognition around the emerging artists it supports.
Board of Directors
Stephen Novick
Chair, Board of Directors
Stephen Novick is a dedicated arts philanthropist and the founding benefactor of the Novick Arts Foundation. With a deep belief that financial circumstances should never determine artistic destiny, he established the Foundation to provide meaningful support to the next generation of performing artists. Stephen brings a commitment to cultural enrichment and a vision for what the performing arts can accomplish when talented young people are given the resources to flourish.
Miles Mykkanen
Director, Vocal Arts
Miles Mykkanen is an acclaimed tenor whose career spans leading opera houses and concert halls across North America and Europe. He brings firsthand experience of the artistic journey facing emerging vocal artists and is committed to helping the next generation of singers overcome financial barriers to pursue their full potential. His perspective as a working professional artist is invaluable to the Foundation's mission.
Carlos Tomé
Director, Music
Carlos Tomé is a distinguished musician and educator with decades of experience in instrumental performance and pedagogy. His work spans orchestral performance, chamber music, and music education, and he brings both artistic rigor and a deep understanding of the challenges facing young instrumentalists to the Foundation's Board. He is committed to identifying and championing exceptional instrumental talent at every level.
Zack Winokur
Director, Theater Arts
Zack Winokur is an innovative theater director whose work explores the boundaries of performance, music, and storytelling. Having directed acclaimed productions at major American theater and opera companies, he brings a bold artistic perspective and a dedication to emerging talent to the Foundation's Board. He is passionate about supporting young theater artists who push the art form in new and unexpected directions.