Scholastic Art Awards of 2013
Western North Carolina Region
It is time to start thinking about projects to enter into the Scholastic Art Awards. 8th graders should be considering what that might be. Here are some options:
1. B/W Photo
2. Digital Photo
3. Painting (class-project)
4. Drawing (independent)
5. Ceramics (independent)
*How the work is
judged.
There are three things that haven’t
changed about The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards and its judging process
since 1923:
- Blind Judging: Our jurors do not know the identities of students who submit work to The Awards.
- Freedom of Expression: No work will be disqualified on the basis of its content.
- The Criteria: Originality, technical skill, and the emergence of a personal vision or voice.
RECOGNITION
During the
2011 program year, more than 50,000 students were recognized in their local
communities, and 1,300 students received National Awards. Students and
teachers were celebrated at regional ceremonies, public events and the National
Ceremony at Carnegie Hall.
Regional Awards
- Gold Key: The highest level of achievement on the regional level. Gold Key works are forwarded to New York City for national adjudication.
- American Visions & Voices Nominees: Works named “Best of Show” for each region.
- Silver Key: Works worthy of recognition on the regional level.
- Honorable Mention: Work demonstrating artistic potential.
National Awards
- Gold Medal: The most outstanding works in the nation.
- American Visions & Voices Medal: Works selected from the American Visions & Voices nominees as the national "Best in Region."
- Silver Medal: Works demonstrating high honors on the national level.
