The Scholastic Art Awards of 2009, Middle TN Region
(CLICK HERE for the 2008 Winners!)
*NEW THIS YEAR*
Each school must submit one inventory form listing all entries at the time of check-in. Work will not be accepted without the form.
What are The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards?
The competition is the oldest and one of the most prestigious student art competitions in the country. Past winners include noted artists such as Red Grooms and Andy Warhol. Winners are eligible for scholarships and cash prizes, and have their work sent to national judging in New York City. National winning work is exhibited at the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C. Cheekwood and The Tennessee Credit Union have been regional sponsors of the art portion of the competition for seventeen years.
Who is eligible?
Students in grades 7-12 may submit exemplary visual artwork, newly created from January 2007 to January 2008. The student must reside in the counties of Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, or Wilson. The artwork is pre-juried by the school art teacher.
When?
Deadlines for receiving art submissions in Cheekwood's Learning Center: January 7- January 13, 2009.
Also appointment necessary for teachers with 15 or more entries.
Judging will take place January 14- January 19, 2009.
Click here for Art Category Descriptions and Special Instructions.
New Matting Requirements:
• All 2D flat pieces must be matted in a bright white standard mat. No poster or railroad board will be accepted. Flat 2D artwork will be framed for the Gold Key Award Exhibition by Cheekwood.
• The width of the mat should be no less than 1½ inches. Make sides and top of equal width. The bottom should be at least a ½ inch wider. Bevel cut is preferred, but straight cut will also be accepted.
• 2D flat work will only be accepted in the following finished matted sizes: 12 x 18, 18 x 24, 16 x 22, 22 x 28, 18 x 24, and 24 x 36 .
• Do not mat pieces that will be larger than 24X36 when matted out. Please submit these pieces without a mat. Also, canvases do not need to be matted.
• All pieces must have a backer board for support. Please attach the artwork to the backer board. Cardboard or chip board are both acceptable forms of backer board.
If you have any questions or concerns, call or email Lisa Ward-Smith at 615-353-6973 or lward-smith@cheekwood.org
All art work not a gold or silver award winner must be picked up between Wednesday, January 22 and Saturday, January 24, 2009
All gold key award artwork will be exhibited.
How do I enter?
Online Registration for The Scholastic Art Competition begins October 1, 2008
Online entry information is available at www.artandwriting.org. Click on The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, then click on ‘How to enter’.
Students should discuss their interest in the competition with their school art teacher. Students attending schools that are not participating may enter independently. To find your school code, click here.
Schools should deliver the artwork to the lower level of the Learning Center at Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville. Cheekwood is located in west Nashville near the highway 70/100 split.
What are the entry fees?
$5.00 per individual entry. $20.00 per portfolio.
For more information go to www.artandwriting.org, or contact Lisa Ward-Smith at lward-smith@cheekwood.org, 615-353-6973.
Where?
The Scholastic Art Awards Regional Gold-Key Exhibit will be in the Cheekwood's Museum of Art. The exhibit opens January 30, 2009 and closes Sunday, February 22nd, 2009. Cheekwood is closed on Mondays.
Charge to the Jurors
Download form here.
Exhibits & Awards
An awards reception for Silver Key and Gold Key winners, their teachers, and families will be held at Cheekwood’s Botanic Hall on Sunday February 1st, 2009. Admission fee is waived that day for participants, their teachers, and their families.
Sponsored by:
2008 American Vision Award Winner Dan Hood Seedling Digital Image
William P Davis II City View, Printmaking National Gold Award
