Education

2027 Scholastic Art Awards

  • The Everhart Museum in affiliation with the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers is proud to host the 2027 Scholastic Art Awards for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Region.

    Scholastic offers young artists in Grades 7–12, 13 years or older, the opportunity to showcase their creativity on a national platform. The program encourages students to submit original works in a variety of categories such as architecture & industrial design, ceramics & glass, comic art, design, digital art, drawling & illustration, editorial cartoon, expanded projects, fashion, film & animation, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. 

    The Northeastern Pennsylvania region includes Clinton, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Pike, Schuylkill, Snyder, Susquehanna, Union, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties. This year, over 500 artworks from 40 schools were entered into the competition.

    Each year, the Everhart hosts an exhibition of winning artwork. This year the exhibition takes place February 5–28, 2027.

    For more information on registering, click below.

    Scholastic Art Awards 

  • Gain Recognition at a Regional and National Level

    Regional Awards: Your artwork will be reviewed by experts in the field at the local level. You can earn a Gold Key, Silver Key, or Honorable Mention; Gold Key winners advance to the national competition.

    National Awards: If your work receives a National Medal, it will be celebrated alongside the best teen artists in the country. National winners have the opportunity to be honored at a prestigious awards ceremony in New York City.

    Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to submit to the Awards:

    • In grades 7-12
    • Age 13 years or older
    • Residing in the United States, U.S. territories or military bases, or Canada

    Eligible Categories for Artwork Submissions:

    • Architecture & Industrial Design
    • Ceramics & Glass
    • Comic Art
    • Conceptual, Installation & Participatory Art (Previously known as Expanded Projects)
    • Digital Painting, Drawing & Collage (Previously known as Digital Art)
    • Drawing
    • Editorial Cartoon
    • Experimental Photography
    (New category)
    • Fashion
    • Film & Animation
    • Graphic Design
    • Illustration Category 
    • Jewelry
    • Mixed Media
    • Painting
    • Photography
    • Printmaking
    • Sculpture
    • Art Portfolio (For graduating seniors only)

  • Important Dates:

    September 1, 2026: The 2027 Scholastic Art Awards opens for entries.

    January 4, 2027: NEPA regional submission deadline

    February 5–28, 2027: Regional exhibition of selected artwork takes place.

    TBD: National awards are announced.

    June 2027: Select award-winners are invited to celebrate in NYC for the National Ceremony.

  • About Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

    The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, established in 1923, is the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious art and writing recognition program for students Grades 7 through 12, and the Museum has hosted the competition for the Northeastern PA Region since 2018.

    The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to identify students with exceptional artistic and literary talent and present their remarkable work to the world. Through the Awards, students receive opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, and scholarships.