The Eastern Kansas Scholastic Art Awards
Mark Arts is proud to be the Affiliate Partner for the Eastern Kansas Region for the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. The Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to identify students with exceptional artistic talent and present their remarkable work to the world through the Scholastic Art Awards. The Eastern Kansas Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition showcases select artwork created by middle school and high school students from 70 Kansas counties.
The Awards give students opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, and scholarships. Participants, supported by their visual arts teachers and other community mentors, create and submit their best works of art. Each work is reviewed by a panel of art professionals for originality, technical skill and the emergence of personal vision.
Sponsored by Elizabeth B. Koch & Stone Family Foundation
Artwork Drop-Off
Regional Award Announcements- January 10, 2025 (5 P.M.)
Regional Award Announcement posted at Eastern Kansas Scholastic Art Awards | Mark Arts (markartsks.com)
Artwork Drop-Off at Mark Arts (Silver, Gold Key and American Visions only)- January 11-28, 2025
Mark Arts is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Opening Reception | Friday, February 7 | 4-6 p.m.
Join us on Friday, February 7 from 4–6 p.m. at the opening reception. The exhibition will conclude with a closing celebration and college open house on Saturday, March 29, recognizing the diverse talents of the artists included in this exhibition. All are welcome.
Open House & Closing Ceremony | Saturday, March 29 | 10 a.m.-Noon
Students and families are invited to learn about regional fine arts programs at the College Open House before attending the Scholastics Closing Ceremony at 11 a.m. Students will enjoy a Keynote Talk and will be recognized for their artistic achievements.
Plan Your School or Group Tour
Mark Arts welcomes groups by appointment and offers free admission for all.
Judging Criteria
Originality: An original work is different from what others have created. This means the work is not copied from someone else’s original art or writing. We understand that artists and writers sometimes make work that references other creators and popular culture in original and meaningful ways, but every work that wins an Award must be substantially different from any source material.
Skill: We interpret the word “skill” broadly. This may refer to craftsmanship and the way the work was made, but it may also refer to other types of skill. Consider critical thinking, problem-solving, or the way an idea is developed over time. Empathy can be a skill. Creativity is a skill!
Emergence of a personal voice or vision: We’re looking for work that expresses an authentic perspective and stands out from classroom assignments and social media trends.
