Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

Scholastic Art Awards Announcement

Since 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have recognized the vision, ingenuity, and talent of our nation’s youth, and provided opportunities for creative teens to be celebrated. Each year, increasing numbers of teens participate in the program, and become a part of our community–-young artists and writers, filmmakers and photographers, poets, and sculptors, along with countless educators who support and encourage the creative process.Teens in grades 7 through 12 apply in 28 categories of art and writing. Submissions are juried by luminaries in the visual and literary arts, some of whom are past award recipients. Panelists look for works that best exemplify originality, technical skill, and the emergence of a personal voice or vision.
Last year, students submitted 255,000 works of art and writing to the Awards; more than 68,000 were recognized at the regional level and celebrated in local exhibitions and ceremonies. The top 2,000 works in the country earned National Medals and were celebrated at a ceremony at Carnegie Hall.

Scholastic Art and Writing Awards 

REGIONAL

Gold Key: The very best works submitted to local programs are awarded Gold Keys. Gold Keys are automatically considered for national-level recognition

Silver Key: Stand out works submitted to local programs that demonstrate exceptional ability are Awarded Silver Keys.

Honorable Mention: Accomplished works submitted to local programs showing great skill and/or potential earn Honorable Mention Awards.

American Visions & Voices Nominees: Five works, from across all categories and grades, are selected from those earning Gold Keys as the “Best of Show” for each local program.

Congratulations Episcopal Collegiate School Award Winners for Southwest at Large Region

Michael Chen – Silver Key

Self Portrait

Michael Chen- Silver Key

Old Man









Michael Chen- Honorable Mention

It's in his Eyes

Michael Chen- Honorable Mention

Elsinore Castle from Telescope

Josie Hurst- Honorable Mention

Tulips

 Kiva Hanson- Honorable Mention

Ombre Interlude

Alyssa Davis – Honorable Mention

Unbreakable 

Writing Awards-   Scotty Nichols

Silver Key  Poetry   Scarlet Letter Poem

Honorable Mention  Personal Essay/Memoir  The Reason I'm Me

Second Semester Welcomes a Season of Shows and Competitions

Please see our calendar for upcoming events.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Enjoy the Holiday Season and get plenty of rest.  

Check out what's been happening in the Arts

Please take a look at what is happening in each division for each art discipline. 

 New information and photos are published.  It's been a great start to this school year.  Enjoy!

Go Wildcats!

Fall Play Auditions

Announcing Auditions!

Auditions for the fall play, Harvey​, will be held Wednesday, September 3 from 3:45 to 5:30 in the auditorium.  Callbacks will be held the following afternoon.  Students interested in appearing on stage or backstage in the production should pick up an audition packet or tech form from Mr. Mainard O'Connell.  All ECS students grades 6 - 12 are encouraged to audition.

A New Year Begins in Lower School Music!

We're starting a new year in the Lower School music/drama program.   I'm looking forward to seeing all the students and getting to sing, dance, play and act with them!  This year our composer group studies will explore some American Jazz greats: Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker.  Below are some photos of types of activities we will be doing to start the year.  Welcome back to school!
-Mrs. Clark

Welcome Back!

We are excited to see all of you back for a great school year!