The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
About the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, Inc.
The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, a national nonprofit organization, was established in 1994, with the mission to provide guidance and support for the next generation of artists and writers. The Alliance tracks the creative development of teenagers across the country each year through The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards program. The Alliance seeks to identify emerging artists for college scholarship consideration, but also invests in the critical role of creative development for youth beginning in 7th grade.
About The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Each year, more than 77,000 students in grades 7 – 12 participate in The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The process begins across the country as young artists and writers submit more than 100,000 creative works of art and writing to a network of Regional Affiliates that locally present The Awards. The most outstanding works of art and writing from each region are forwarded to New York City to be assessed on a national level. Panels of professional jurors review approximately 8,000 works of art and 2,000 manuscripts to select the 1,200 national award recipients. Graduating seniors who submit a body of work in the Portfolio categories compete for local and national scholarships bestowed by the regions, the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers and a network of arts institutes, colleges and universities.
Since 1923, The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have encouraged more than 13 million students; recognized more than 2.5 million young artists and writers; and distributed more than $25 million in awards and scholarships.
About the Regional Sponsors
Wayne and Oakland Counties
The Southeastern Michigan Region of The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is sponsored by the College for Creative Studies and supported by volunteer art teachers in Wayne and Oakland Counties. This region receives approximately 4000 works of art from middle school and high school students to be adjudicated and selected for Certificates, Silver and Gold Key Awards, American Vision Awards, and Best of Show Portfolios. The art exhibit and opening ceremony are held annually at the College for Creative Studies. Approximately 1000 works of art are displayed in this exhibit throughout all four levels of the Walter B. Ford II Building.
Macomb, St. Clair, Lapeer Counties
Macomb Community College and the College for Creative Studies sponsor the Macomb, St. Clair and Lapeer Region of The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Macomb Community College annually hosts the exhibit at the Macomb Cultural Center, assisted by volunteer art teachers from schools throughout the region. Approximately 2,000 works of art are received from Macomb, St. Clair, and Lapeer County middle school and high school students to be adjudicated and selected for Certificates, Silver and Gold Key Awards, American Vision Awards. The opening ceremony takes place annually at the Macomb Center for Performing Arts Theater, followed by a reception and exhibit in the Macomb Cultural Center.
