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Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Alliance for Young Artists & Writers · Verified factual information.

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About this opportunity

Alliance for Young Artists & Writers

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards let creative students submit original work in 28 art and writing categories through roughly 100 regional affiliate programs. Eligible work can receive Honorable Mention, Silver Key, or Gold Key recognition regionally; Gold Key work advances to national judging for medals, publication, exhibition, and selected scholarships. For 2026, entries opened October 1, regional deadlines ranged from December 1 to January 6, national results were announced March 25, and National Awards Week ran June 9–11 in New York City.

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Grades

Grades 9–12

Deadline

No single calendar deadline

Cost

Cost not provided

Location

Regional online submission; affiliate exhibitions and National Awards Week in New York City

Delivery

Hybrid

Verification

Verification status

Verified

Last verified

Aug 31, 2026

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