Art Students Recognized at 2020 Regional Scholastic Art Competition

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have recognized the vision, ingenuity, and talent of our nation's youth since 1923. The awards have grown to be the nation's longest-running, most prestigious recognition initiative for creative teens, and the largest source of scholarships for young artists and writers. Work is evaluated based on originality, technical skill and emergence of a personal voice or vision.

Archmere Academy received twenty-two Gold Key awards. Gold Keys represent the top 5 percent of entries in any given category and Silver Keys represent the top 10 percent of entries. Gold Key award-winning work will advance to the national level of competition, with over $10 million in scholarships available, as well as additional exhibition and publication opportunities.

In addition, seniors Lauren Wilson, Stephen D'Antonio and Meghan Presta won Portfolio Awards for their pieces in the Art Portfolio category of the competition. These awards were presented to talented seniors who submitted eight pieces in a portfolio to be evaluated as a body of work.

Archmere's art students have always won strong recognition in this competition. The Gold Key awards are on display in the gallery on the Delaware State University Dover campus for one month: Tuesday, January 22 through Saturday, February 8. A reception will also be held for students and their families on Saturday, February 8 from 9 to 10:30 a.m., with an awards ceremony at 11 a.m. in the Education & Humanities Theater. For more information, please contact the Arts Center Gallery at 302-857-6697. National Award notifications will be made in March 2020.

Photo Gallery: 2020 Scholastic Art Awards - Gold and Silver Keys