The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades 7–12 (ages 13+).
As the Scholastic Art & Writing Award program Northern California affiliate for seven counties, we are pleased to see the participation increased significantly these past two years. We received more entries in each category from more schools than ever before in our five year history with the program. The award ceremonies are back to live events and are attended by students, families and friend in record numbers.
The top art and writing at the regional level were moved onto the national stage, where more than 2,600 students earned National Medals. National Medalists and their educators were celebrated at the National Ceremony.
Explore the tabs above to get more information on the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards!
Interested Students (ages 13-18) in grades 7th-12th, can create an account at artandwriting.org and begin submitting their work. Whether you attend public school, private school, charter school, homeschooling, hybrid schooling, alternative education, etc.
In short, you must be a student enrolled in school who is in grades 7-12 and aged 13+, those are the requirements.
1. CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT
Both students and educators can create an account using our online portal. This is where you’ll find your school and enter your work.
2. UPLOAD YOUR BEST WORK
Don’t forget to seek feedback from educators, family, and friends when editing your work.
For art, you will upload digital images of your work to enter into the Awards. Show your work at its best with high quality documentation.
Be sure to select the category that best represents your work.
3. PAY FOR YOUR ENTRY
Entry fees are $10 per individual entry and $30 per portfolio. If the entry fee is a barrier to your participation in the Awards, you can request the fee to be waived in the online portal by checking a box on each submission of work.
The Scholastic Awards open for entries on September 9th, 2024 and has separate deadline for Art and Writing.
To learn more go to FIND YOUR REGION!
Deadlines for NorCal Region Art & Writing – Colusa, Nevada, Placer, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, Yuba Counties
Art Deadline
Deadline to submit Art is December 14th, 2024 by 11:59:00pm Eastern Standard Time (8:59:00pm Pacific Standard Time).
Writing Deadline
Deadline to submit Writing is December 21st, 2024 by 11:59:00pm Eastern Standard Time (8:59:00pm Pacific Standard Time).
Announcement of Regional Winners
Regional Winners will be notified via email on January 29th, 2025 at 3:00:00pm Eastern Standard Time (12:00:00pm Pacific Standard Time).
NorCal Scholastic Regional Ceremony
January 25, 2025 at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts, 754 Plumas Street, Yuba City, CA 95991
2 Ceremonies this year! One for Art and one for Writing!
Art Ceremony is from 11-1pm Pacific Standard Time
Writing Ceremony is from 2-4pm Pacific Standard Time
Check out previous Scholastic Regional Awards!
