It's a Wrap!

William Wegman, Camofleur, 1992

Well, we reached the end!

Thanks again everyone for such a fantastic semester. The exhibition looked amazing and you should be proud--the hard work you did really showed.

I can't wait to see what you do next. Please keep in touch!

Gus Green Photo Series

NYC Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Hey everyone!

Just a quick head's up--the opportunity to submit to the NYC Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is coming up soon on December 15th.

It's a fantastic opportunity, and I encourage you all to submit! Here is a little more information:

How are the New York City Scholastic Awards and the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards connected?

The NYC Scholastic Awards is a regional affiliate of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.  There more than 100 regional affiliates serving their communities across the country.  The NYC Scholastic Awards serves Kings, Queens, Manhattan, Bronx and Richmond counties.  Last year we received over 9,000 submissions.  The top works receive either a Gold Key, Silver Key, or an Honorable Mention.  The Gold Key works are automatically sent to National Judging which is run by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers.  National Medalists are invited to NYC to take part in National Events, which include exhibitions in NYC as well as a ceremony in Carnegie Hall.  There are numerous scholarships available at the National level.  Please click here to learn more.

Who can participate in the Awards?

Participation in The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is open to students:

• in grades 7-12 for the 2016/2017 school year;
  
  

  Tashawn Davis, PIGS, Digital Art, Grade 12, Age 17, Edward R. Murrow High School, Brooklyn, NY
• enrolled in public, private, parochial, home school or participating in other educational programs;
• in the United States, U.S. territories, Canada & American Schools abroad.

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards DO NOT have academic and disciplinary standing requirements. Work created in the spring semester of 2015 is eligible for submission, so long as the student hasn’t already graduated. Students should submit in their current grade level. Seniors who will graduate mid-term in December 2015 may participate.

When do submissions open?

Submissions opened on September 14th, 2016 for the 2017 Awards season. 

How do I submit my work?

Go to www.artandwriting.org and click “LOGIN” to access the Scholastic Awards Online Registration System. Here you’ll be prompted to create a new account if this is your first time participating in the Awards or login if you participated in the Scholastic Awards last year.

Once you’ve created an account you’ll have access to information about the categories of art and writing, how to prepare your work and your regional guidelines and deadlines. You’ll have to know your school’s ZIP code to connect with the NYC region.

Make sure you look at the official microsites for NYC Scholastic Art & Writing Awards:

NYC Scholastic Art Awards

NYC Scholastic Writing Awards

Can I submit multiple pieces in one category?  Can I submit to both Art & Writing?

Yes! and Yes!  You are welcome and encouraged to submit as many pieces you would like in as many categories as you would like, but repeat submissions are not permitted.

I am still creating my submission.  Should I wait to register until I have finished?

We highly recommend that you create an account as soon as possible. This will allow your regional affiliate to notify you with updates about the program as well as provide deadline reminders.

After you’ve created your account you can log back into the system at www.artandwriting.org/ors/registration.

Untitled (diptych), Photograph by Sammie Concilio, Grade 12 Age 17, Edward R. Murrow High School, Brooklyn, NY

If you have any questions regarding submission please take a look at the Alliance’s FAQ page located HERE.  You may also email NYC Affiliate Tendo Mutanda at tendo@artandwriting.org.  

Fees & Payment:

Individual submissions: $5 per submission

Portfolio Submissions (available for Seniors): $20 per portfolio

Payment: You can pay online through the Online Registration System (through PayPal) when submitting artwork, or you can pay by check to the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers.  Please mail checks to: Tendo Mutanda, NYC Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, 557 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10012.

Fee Waiver: Any student for whom fees would prohibit from entering the Scholastic Awards may submit a Fee Waiver found HERE.

Final Photo Series - Demi Peña-Chavez

Anabelle's Final 20