Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana Region

Produced by the Art Academy of Cincinnati

Exhibition Generously Presented by Summerfair Cincinnati

Submissions Accepted: September 12 - December 12, 2019
Exhibition: February 10th - 21st, 2020
Ceremony: February 21st, 2020

Registration Details:

NEW: Important Dates

November 27-29, 2019: AAC closed for Thanksgiving Break

December 25, 2019 - January 1, 2020: AAC closed for Winter Break

January 20, 2020: AAC closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 10, 2020: Art & Writing Awards Announced
February 7, 2020 (4-7pm), 8 (9am - 3pm), 9 (9am - 3pm): Art Installation
February 10 - February 21, 2020: School Field trips
February 21, 2020: Awards Ceremony
Saturday, February 22 (9am - 3pm), Sunday, February 23, 2020 (9am - 3pm): Deinstallation

Art and Writing Awards Ceremony: February 21, 2020

The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards will take place at the School for the Creative and Performing Arts, located at 108 W. Central Parkway in downtown Cincinnati. We invite you to join us at the AAC after the ceremony to view the artwork from talented young artists around the region.

Ceremony Times:

7th through 10th grades: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

11th grade through 12th grade: 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm

Overview

The Art Academy of Cincinnati (AAC) is proud to administer the Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards of Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana on our urban campus in historic Over-the-Rhine. The annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the nation's most prestigious recognition initiative for creative students in grades 7-12 and the largest source of scholarships for young artists and writers in the nation.

A unique collaborative opportunity exists to engage our community. The Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are widely publicized and bring thousands of families and educators downtown as their creative teens participate in Regional Scholastic events. Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention recognition and AAC scholarships will be awarded to students. Educators, students, and their families are encouraged to attend the local Exhibition and Ceremony. Regional Gold Key recipients go on to compete for national medals in an Exhibit that culminates with the National Awards Ceremony at Carnegie Hall in New York, NY.

Field Trips:

The AAC online Field Trip Form helps educators schedule class field trips using an online submission process. Using this process will help the AAC staff provide an amazing experience for you and your students. We look forward to seeing you this season! To schedule a field trip, clicking the "Book Field Trip" button below.