Next Century Gala
The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers invites you to celebrate the future of creativity. Please join us on Wednesday, June 10, for the 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards National Ceremony & Next Century Gala.
Become a sponsor or contribute online.
HONORING
BR Printers, 2026 Leadership Award Recipient
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, 2026 Alumni Achievement Award Recipient
GALA CHAIRS
Sarah Jessica Parker
Marci Klein
Billy DiMichele
SCHEDULE
6:00 pm National Ceremony
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall
57th Street and 7th Avenue, New York City
7:30 pm Next Century Gala
Mandarin Oriental, New York
80 Columbus Circle, New York City
NEXT CENTURY SPONSOR
BR Printers
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Command Companies
SILVER SPONSOR
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
The 2026 National Ceremony and Next Century Gala is presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers.
For more information or questions, including accessibility accommodations, please reach out to Shannon Costello at shannon@artandwriting.org.