The Lewis Prize for Music
From 2019 to 2024, The Lewis Prize for Music invested $20 million across the United States and its territories to support young people through the Creative Youth Development (CYD) music field. Co-founded by philanthropist Daniel R. Lewis and CEO Dalouge Smith, The Lewis Prize for Music was guided by the belief that every young person deserves equitable access to music and the arts.
Interlochen Center for the Arts is proud to manage the Lewis Prize for Music archive and website. We celebrate the remarkable Creative Youth Development field, which consistently fosters lasting change in the lives of young people.
Celebrating Creative Youth Development
The Lewis Prize for Music was a 5-year philanthropic initiative partnered with leaders driving positive change by investing in young people through the Creative Youth Development (CYD) music field. Guided by the belief that every young person deserves equitable access to music and the arts, we worked alongside leaders across the country, advancing positive change for young people.
Explore our resources, including research reports, awardee highlights, videos, and articles.
Key Learnings and Insights
Our Summative Evaluation Report shares key learnings from our philanthropic initiative, showcasing the remarkable impact of Creative Youth Development (CYD) programs and the unwavering dedication of our community in championing young people.