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A Place Where Art Education is Discussed and Explored!Behind the Scenes of Scholastics
Winning Scholastics artwork is set to be displayed in our Warner Gallery.
As our staff prepares to hang the student artwork for the Scholastics exhibit, we know that in comparison with the jurors we have the easy job. Given the scope of talent that comes in each year, cutting the pool down to 450 selections is more challenging than it sounds.
Seasoned Scholastics volunteer Jackie Welsh explained that on the day the jurors meet, all of the Scholastics submissions are separated by categories and each entry is reviewed by three jurors who vote green – “yes” – or red “no.” After this initial review, artwork is then designated with a Gold Key – the highest honor, a Silver Key, or Honorable Mention. Gold Key creations will be judged again in March to determine which of them will go on to the national competition in New York City in the late spring.
For now, we cherish the fact that we are the keepers of this brilliant display of up-and- coming talent, and we hope you’ll come out and enjoy it for yourselves.
To learn more about Scholastics Art and Writing Awards, click here.
