North East Florida Scholastic Art Award
Jan. 28 — Mar. 25, 2012
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The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, a 501©(3) nonprofit organization, identifies teenagers with exceptional artistic and literary talent and brings their remarkable work to a national audience through The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The Awards have an impressive legacy dating back to 1923 and a noteworthy roster of past winners including Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath, Truman Capote, Richard Avedon, Robert Redford and Joyce Carol Oates.
The Awards provide an important opportunity or students to be recognized for their creative talents. Each year, the Alliance partners with more than 100 regional affiliates across the country to bring the program to local communities. Teens in grades 7 through 12 can apply in 28 categories of art and writing for the chance to earn scholarships and have their works exhibited or published.
Exhibition Sponsors:
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
University of North Florida
D.A.T.A / Duval Art Teachers Association
B.E.A.K.S. / Bird Emergence Aid and Kare Sanctuary, Jacksonville
DickBlick
Florida Times Union, Jacksonville
Savannah College of Art and Design
Jacksonville University
Folio Weekly
Lowe’s
Reddi Arts
Duval County School Board
Costco
Duval County Public Schools
Laz Parking
Sargent Art
MOCA Guild
Jaxport
IMAGE CREDITS
Image 1: Kaitlin Carpenter
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, 11th grade
A million tomorrows for one yesterday
Image 2: Hannah Wier
Duncan U. Fletcher High School, 9th grade
Red Thorns
Image 3: Ivan Mote
Lavilla School of the Arts, 8th grade
Ivan Has No Life
Image 4: Francis Thomas
Orange Park High School, 12th grade
Hidden Horror
Image 5: Namhee Kwak
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, 10th grade
Chopstick Chair
Image 6: Jesse House
Orange Park High School, 12th grade
Head Sculpture
Image 7: Riley Hogue
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, 11th grade
Underfoot
Image 8: Trisha Antique
Stanton College Preparatory School, 12th grade
Science of Love
Image 9: Jasmine Dukes
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, 11th Grade
Private Party
Image 10: Mary-Marie Hunt
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, 11th Grade
Odd Angle
Opening Reception
Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012
1-3 p.m.