START. WRITE. NOW! 

 Interview someone who inspires you ~ Use found objects to create a sculpture ~ Start an idea journal ~ Compose a comedy skit ~ Find an object in nature and tell its story ~ Create a short story about superheroes ~ Make a one-minute animation ~ Experiment with Cubify 3D software ~ Start a Tumblr account to share your work ~  Pick a lyric from a favorite song and draw it ~ Scribble on newsprint ~ Learn about Scholastic Awards alumni Zac Posen and Lena Dunham ~ Talk to a librarian or gallery owner ~ Make a short documentary about something that is important to you

The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers identifies teenagers with exceptional artistic and literary talent and brings their remarkable work to a national audience through The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

Teens grades 7 through 12 can apply in 28 categories of art and writing for the chance to have their work exhibited or published and for the chance to earn scholarships.

Submissions are graded on three criteria

Originality
Technical Skill
Emergence of a personal vision or voice

Starting September 16, log on to the Scholastic Awards registration website to create an account and submit your work.   Deadlines range between December 15, 2013 and January 15, 2014. 

Click here for more contest information.

 

Visit the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers Blog to see past winners and their submissions.