Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University and The Hoosier Writing Project at IUPUI are happy to invite students in grades 7–12 to participate in
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards of 2012

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is the nation’s largest, longest-running, and most prestigious recognition program for creative teenagers in the visual and literary arts.  Nearly 200,000 students this year will accept the challenge to go beyond the classroom assignment, creating daring and innovative works. They will submit their best pieces for review by panels of art and writing professionals, and compete for recognition, scholarships, and exhibition opportunities.  But, The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are only half of the story: entering is a fantastic opportunity for students to have their voices heard and focus their creative energy. 

Patricia Frederick, an art teacher from Wisconsin, describes the program well:  “The Awards give students a genuine picture of what quality looks like, and somehow make it all seem within their reach.  The Awards help our students think like real artists.  Grades can’t do that.” 



Why do students participate in The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards?

  • College Preparation:  to develop the skills and vision needed for college admissions
  • Scholarships:  to earn scholarships from a pool of $3.6 million in tuition support, the largest source of funding for teens in the arts
  • Summer Intensives:  to earn scholarships to attend summer arts/writing intensive programs
  • Professional Experience:  to build credentials for resumes and applications to college and employers
  • Prestige:  to participate in the nation’s most prestigious recognition program for artists and writers 

This program has identified the early promise of Richard Avedon, Joyce Maynard, Tom Otterness, Philip Pearlstein, Sylvia Plath, Truman Capote, Joyce Carol Oates, Andy Warhol, and Zac Posen.

HOW TO REGISTER

  • Visit www.artandwriting.org  to review the guidelines for each art and writing category.

  • Register student submitting works and representing teacher online at www.artandwriting.org. The process is easy with
    help guides to assist you. 

  • Submit work at www.artandwriting.org.  You may edit information at any time up through the final deadline of Friday, January 6, 2012.

  • Spread the word!  There may be an English and Art teacher in your building that is not aware of the program.
    Share this information with them! 

  • Call or email us with questions: 317-940-9697 or education@cloweshall.org.

**All Art and Writing Work is submitted digitally in this region**

To Register and Submit Art & Writing Work: 

  • Go to www.artandwriting.org to register students and representing teachers and upload art and writing works.  All art & writing work will be judged digitally.
  • Complete Submission Form online for each artwork, manuscript and/or portfolio submission, and print ONE copy with required signatures.
  • For writing works, manuscript(s) must be uploaded and one printed copy must be submitted to Clowes Memorial Hall.

 

Deadline & Submission Fees:                           Early Deadline:  Friday, December 9, 2011 Final Deadline:  Friday, January 6, 2012

  • A Deposit Ticket must be submitted with all payments and waivers. DOWNLOAD THE DEPOSIT TICKET (pdf) (excel)
  • EARLY DEADLINE - Friday, December 9, 2011: $5 fee per individual submission and $20 fee per portfolio submission.  Online registration (including all works uploaded) must be complete and all submission forms and fees must be received by Friday, December 9, 2011.
  • FINAL DEADLINE - Friday, January 6, 2012:  $10 fee per individual submission and $30 fee per portfolio submission. Online registration (including all works uploaded) must be complete and all submission forms and fees must be received by Friday, January 6, 2012.

Complete Submission Form online for each written work or portfolio submission, and print ONE copy with required signatures.

Your written work must be uploaded to http://www.artandwriting.org and one copy must be submitted (mailed or dropped off).

*Waivers are to be on school letterhead signed by principal for each student.  Waivers will only be accepted until the December 9 deadline.

Mail Submission Form(s), one hard copy of your written work, and Deposit Ticket with ONE CHECK made out to Clowes Memorial Hall:

Clowes Memorial Hall Education Dept.
4602 Sunset Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46208
ATTN: Donna Rund
Fees and/or waiver must be delivered to Clowes Memorial Hall or postmarked by Friday, January 6, 2012.

Exhibition & Awards Ceremony:

  • Exhibition:  Tuesday, February 14 – Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Clowes Memorial Hall
  • Awards Ceremony:  Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Clowes Memorial Hall