Established in 1923 by M.R. Robinson, who also founded Scholastic, Inc., The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards is open to students in grades 7-12, recognizing outstanding achievement in the arts. The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, Inc. is the non-profit organization that administers the event. Located in New York City, the Alliance oversees all national judging.
The Mississippi Museum of Art hosts the Mississippi Regional Competition each year. Students from middle, junior high, and senior high schools from across the state participate in the competition each year. More than 2,000 entries in a wide variety of categories, including painting, drawing, mixed media, photography, sculpture, graphic design, animation, textile fiber design, as well as art and photography portfolios are judged by a panel of judges over a course of several days.
The Scholastic Art Awards have celebrated 80 years as a unique presence in our nation's classrooms by identifying and documenting outstanding achievement of young artists.
The exhibition of Gold and Silver Key winners will run through March 27 and is free and open to the public. Sunday March 27 the Museum will host the awards ceremony and viewing reception.
Upper School GOLD KEY winners are:
- Zach Boozer
- Will Brewer
- Jesse Bowen
- Christina Leis
Upper School SILVER KEY winners are:
- Bridget Bey
- Zack Boozer
- Karissa Bowley
- Maggie McDonald
- Kelsey Casano
- Callie Waring
- Will Brewer
- Skylar Menist
- Mailand Vise
- Johnna Henry
Upper School HONORABLE MENTION winners:
- Bridget Bey
- Zack Boozer
- Ethan Johnson (2)
- Ashley Kincses (2)
- Emily Gaines
- Lily Wann
- Mary Hannah Cooper
- Aumbriel Schwirian
- Courtney McMullen
- Lindsay Muller
- Maggie McDonald
- Natalie Payne
- Sara Scalzo
- Skylar Menist
SILVER KEY SENIOR ART PORTFOLIO:
- Maggie McDonald
- Karissa Bowley
HONORABLE MENTION SENIOR ART PORTFOLIO:
- Johnna Henry
- Kelsey Casano
HONORABLE MENTION SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO:
- Emily Gaines
- Rebecca Johnson
Middle School GOLD KEY winners are:
- Katie Morse-Gagne
- Will Wadell
Middle School SILVER KEY winners are:
- Tyler Clough
- Olivia Becker (2)
- Meagan Lee (2)
- Katie Morse-Gagne
- Kim Steere
- Alex Duckworth
- Cole Green
- Graham Turner
Middle School HONORABLE MENTION winners include:
- Katie Morse-Gagne
- Kim Steere
- Alex Duckworth
- Cole Green
- Graham Turner
- Olivia Becker (2)
- Meaghan Lee (2)
- Anna Wolfe