January 19, 2017
Congratulations to six MPA artists whose work has been recognized in the 2017 Minnesota Scholastic Art Awards!
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the longest running, most prestigious competition and largest source of scholarships for creative teenagers in the United States. The Awards program was created in 1923 by Maurice R. “Robbie” Robinson, founder of Scholastic Corporation, and has been administered by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers since 1994. It has an impressive legacy and a noteworthy roster of past winners including Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath, Truman Capote, Richard Avedon, and Joyce Carol Oates and many others.
Professional jurors recognize work submitted by students grades 7–12. Gold Key pieces will be on exhibit January 31–February 18 at the Regis West Gallery on the University of MN Campus, and are automatically entered into competition at the national level.
Amelia, Grade 7, Gold Key, “Fish with Dots”
Alicia, Grade 7, Honorable Mention, “City Shadows”
Emma, Grade 7, Gold Key, “Beehive Beetle”
Isaias Pesina, Grade 11, Honorable Mention, “Reflection”
Emily Jesmer, Grade 12, Honorable Mention, “Swirls and Stripes”
Amy Yuan, Grade 12, Gold Key and Honorable Mention, “Soar”
