The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are “the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens,” and since 1923 have recognized young artists like Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath, Truman Capote, Richard Avedon, Joyce Carol Oates, Amanda Gorman, and Paul Chan. This year the jurors—luminaries in the visual and literary arts—have once again recognized talented MMFS students for their artwork and writing.
Judges evaluate student work based on:
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- Originality: work that breaks from convention, blurs the boundaries between genres, and challenges notions of how a particular concept or emotion can be expressed;
- Technical Skill: work that uses technique to advance an original perspective or a personal vision or voice, and shows skills being utilized to create something unique, powerful, and innovative; and
- Emergence of a personal vision or voice: work with an authentic and unique point of view and style.
We are thrilled to announce this year’s award winners:
In the art category:
Congratulations to Gold Key winners Lila A., Aaron C., and Jack O.; Silver Key winners Zuri D-L, Zoe D., and Galilea M (for her portfolio!)., and to Honorable Mention recipients Zoe D., Simon L., Mia L., Zoe S., and Lola W.
In the writing category:
Congratulations to Gold Key winner Beatrix G. for her short story “To Regrets”
and to Honorable Mention recipients for poetry Florence B. (“My Divine Structure”), Nkechi I. (“Lost in a Memory”) and Lola W. (“For Madeleine”).
The 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: New York City Regional Exhibition, featuring Gold Key art and writing, will be on view to the public from March 28 through May 18 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in the Uris Center for Education.
We are so proud of our MMFS artists and writers! Here are a few of their award-winning works.
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