The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards in the United States announced the winners of all the awards for the year 2023 on their official website. Congratulations to the 26 students from GAAC who received awards this year, with a total of 66 winning entries, including 14 gold keys, 19 silver keys, and 33 honourable mentions.
According to the data collected by GAAC teachers over the weekend, we accounted for 15% of all the winners in Canada. This year, not only did we achieve a new record in terms of historical awards, but we also secured the highest number of awards in the province of BC for the fourth consecutive year. We can't help but feel proud and proud of our students.
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is the oldest and most influential youth art and cultural competition in the United States, celebrating its 100th year. Each year, over 330,000 entries from students in grades 7 to 12 compete in approximately 29 categories of art and writing. The judging panel, comprised of prominent figures in the art industry, selects regional and national awards.
Since its establishment in 1923, many recipients of the Gold Key in this competition have gone on to become world-renowned artists and writers, including renowned mystery novelist Stephen King and the influential contemporary artist Andy Warhol.
GAAC Awards Situation
GAAC finally received good news at the end of March. Congratulations to Viela for winning the gold medal in the painting category, Sarah for winning the gold medal in the illustration category, and Kassie for winning the gold medal in the architecture and industrial design category. Their works will be showcased in a global exhibition, and they have all received official invitations to attend the award ceremony at Carnegie Hall in New York.
The 2023 American Academic Arts and Writing Awards had over 100,000 participants according to official statistics, with a total of over 260,000 submissions. However, fewer than 2,000 works received medals, resulting in a 1% chance of winning. In BC province this year, a total of 9 students received medals, including 6 gold medals. Among them, GAAC's Green Apple Art Center won 3 gold medals, which fills us with pride for our students.
Every year, thousands of students, schools, and art institutions participate, but the probability of winning is quite low. Through years of accumulation, Green Apple has once again become the school with the most awards in BC province. To date, GAAC has received a total of 95 gold keys, 153 silver keys, 185 honorable mentions, as well as 12 gold medals and 13 silver medals. Additionally, several Green Apple instructors involved in teaching have repeatedly been honored with the "Gold Medal Teacher" award and the title of "Outstanding Educator."
Not only that, the award-winning works from students at Green Apple Art Center cover various major fields, such as architecture, painting, illustration, printmaking, photography, sculpture, multimedia, and fashion.
Unearth the Top Creative Talents Among Young People
The original purpose of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards in the United States is to provide a platform for creatively talented young people from around the world to showcase their works, gain recognition, and offer them opportunities for scholarships, publication, and participation in major exhibitions. It aims to help them achieve a higher starting point in their future artistic endeavours.
All submissions to this national-level art competition undergo initial regional judging, including the categories of Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honourable Mention. The Gold Key recipients from each region have a selection rate of less than 5% and then advance to the national-level judging, competing for the less than 1% of national-level art gold and silver medals.
Moreover, after the competition, a star-studded awards ceremony is held in New York, inviting professionals in the field of art and design for exchange and guidance, while also paying tribute to hundreds of students and teachers.
The competition offers nearly $250,000 in scholarships to award-winning students each year. Winners not only receive recognition at the annual awards ceremony held at Carnegie Hall in New York but also have their artworks exhibited across the United States as part of the ART.WRITE.NOW Tour. In this journey, over 600 pieces of artwork from national award recipients are showcased.
The project includes two exhibitions throughout the year. The Academic Art and Writing Award winners' exhibition begins in August and rotates every two to three months, providing valuable opportunities for educational professionals who wish to showcase student works. It also adds glory to the resumes of exceptionally talented young creators.
Appreciation of Award-Winning Work
This year’s competition has already started. Contact us to learn about and participate in more international competitions, laying a solid foundation for students' further education.
