Regional Affiliates of The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
The Affiliate Network of the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers consists of visual and literary arts-focused organizations across the country that present Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards programs in local communities. Affiliates support teachers, students and parents when submitting work; organize local judging by professional artists and writers; recognize students at public ceremonies; and showcase Award-winning work through exhibitions, publications and readings. Affiliates also submit the top regional Award-winning work (Gold Keys) to the Alliance for national judging.
Become an affiliate
Download the Guide to Becoming a Regional Affiliate to learn more about joining the network of more than 100 organizations that bring The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards to local communities each year. Contact us for more information.
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Find An Affiliate
Deadlines and guidelines vary by region: use this zip code lookup tool to find out about your regional affiliate and the deadlines and guidelines that apply to you!
Regional Affiliate Organizations Download a PDF >
Program Timeline Download a PDF >
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SEPTEMBER - JANUARY
Outreach to every U.S. middle school & high school
Sept 15: Registration opens for students in grades 7-12.
- 185,000 Works Submitted
- by 90,000 Students
- to 116 Regional Affiliates
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DECEMBER - JANUARY
Regional adjudication, exhibitions, ceremonies and readings
- 30,000 Awards
Gold Key, Silver Key and Honorable Mention Awards are presented.
- 30,000 Awards
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JANUARY
Regional awards
- 10,000 Gold Key Awards
Forwarded to New York for National Review
- 10,000 Gold Key Awards
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FEBRUARY
- Gold Key works reviewed by Notable Artists, Journalists, Curators and Educators
National adjudication
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MARCH
National winners notified!
- 1,500 Gold & Silver Medals
- 15 Porfolio Gold Medals
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JUNE 1
- National ceremony at Carnegie Hall
- $3.9 Million in scholarships
- ART.WRITE.NOW. National Student Exhibition opens in New York City.
- National ceremony at Carnegie Hall
Students in Canada, a U.S. territory or a U.S. school abroad, regardless of
national citizenship, may submit work to The Awards. Foreign exchange
students who are temporarily residing in the U.S. may also participate.
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