Calendar

October 1, 2025: The 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards open for entries.

December 1, 2025: The first regional entry deadline. Deadlines vary depending on your region. Some are as late as January 6, 2026. Use our Region Locator to find your deadline. You might have different art and writing regions and/or deadlines.

January 28, 2026: Regional Announcement Day! Check your portal account to see the results of the regional competition, download your certificates, and celebrate! It’s possible your region will host awards ceremonies and exhibitions. Be sure to review their information page.

March 25, 2026: National Announcement Day! Teens who won a Gold Key in the regional competition had their works adjudicated on the national level. View results on medals.artandwriting.org or log in at portal.artandwriting.org.

June 9–June 11, 2026: National Awards Week. Select award-winners are invited to celebrate with us in NYC for the National Ceremony and more.