Our 6th and 7th grade gifted students traveled to California University of PA to participate in the Art and Writing Encounter. This event serves as the official kick-off event for the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Students in grades 7–12 (ages 13 and up) select from over 29 categories of art and writing. Next, students craft their entry according to their creative vision while abiding by the specific category rules.
In 2019, students submitted nearly 340,000 works of art and writing to the Scholastic Awards. Submissions are reviewed by luminaries in the visual and literary arts, some of whom are past award recipients. Panelists look for works that best exemplify originality, technical skill, and the emergence of a personal voice or vision. Students receiving Gold Keys, Silver Keys, or Honorable Mentions are celebrated within their communities through local exhibitions and ceremonies. Gold Key works are then judged nationally by an impressive panel of industry experts to receive National Medals, including Gold Medals, Silver Medals, and Special Achievement Awards. National Medalists are recognized in part at the National Ceremony at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Comments are closed.
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MRS. GOJMERAC Archives
February 2024
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