We are elated to invite you to the 2024 NYC Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Regional Gold Key Exhibition, Get to Know Me! Spread the word! Throughout this blog post you will read exceptional quotes from our selected student readers from the May 4 Regional Awards Ceremonies.
Today, we have been seen and rewarded for writing that touched hearts. I never thought my dream of speaking in a foreign language and country on my love for writing would occur, but here I am.” – Maria Fernanda Rojas Alvarado, 11th grade student at St Vincent Ferrer High School and Writopia (OEP) – Washington Heights.
Opening Reception for the regional gold key exhibition
Friday, June 14, 2024
4:00-8:00 pm
2024 Gold Key Artworks displayed at
High Line Nine Gallery
507 West 27th Street
New York, NY 10001
“Creating – whether it’s fiction, poetry, drawing, painting – it begs the question, how do we reach ourselves? How do we create art that matters? How do we reach others? And most importantly, how do all of our little universes connect?” – Araceli hagan-Flores, 8th Grade Student at Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School and Uptown Stories (OEP)
2024 Gold Key Writing student reading at
Avenues: The World School, Black Box theatre
259 10th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
“I firmly believe that I am a vessel for the power of poetry. It may sound trite, but poetry chose me.” – Yordani Rodriguez, 12th grade student at Thomas Edison Career & Tech High School, Queens, NY.
You are invited to celebrate New York City Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Gold Key winners at the annual regional exhibition opening reception.
View the 2024 NYC Regional Gold Key Exhibition. This year a selection of Drawing & Illustration, Painting, Sculpture, and Fashion pieces received during the artwork drop-off period will be featured. Reproductions of grades 11-12 Photography will also be displayed. All other Gold Key-winning artworks will be featured in a slideshow reel.
Listen to student speakers at Avenues: The World School Black Box Theatre across the street from the High Line Nine. If you are a teen writer interested in sharing a 2–5-minute excerpt of your Gold Key-winning work, RSVP for a slot available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Watch a film reel featuring all Gold Key-awarded Film & Animation works.
Enjoy a light reception with exclusive access to the Gold Key Boutique.
Celebrate Gold Key winners!
I’m finally proud of my work, I was accepted to attend Rhode Island School of Design, and I’m here in front of you today.” – Marley Alburez, 12th grade student at Art & Design High School. Marley has received regional awards every year since middle school.
In a world where I could not comprehend others, I would hide in lands that only I could comprehend and pretend to specialize in a skill I would never fully master. Art gave me a communication outlet.” – Ella Marley, 9th grade student at the High School Math Science & Engineering at CCNY, Harlem School of the Arts (OEP) and Summer Arts Institute (OEP).
Register and invite your family and friends to the NYC Regional Gold Key Exhibition today! RSVP today!
Exhibition on View: Friday, June 14, 2024-Friday, June 21, 2024
Gallery Hours: Monday-Sunday, 10:00 am-6:00 pm
“These weren’t just stories; they were heirlooms, testaments to the creative spirit that ran deep within my family—a family of storytellers, artists who dedicated their lives to enriching the world with their craft…. To the 2024 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards committee, a heartfelt thank you for orchestrating this unforgettable event.” – Shaila Moulee, 12th grade student at Thomas Edison Career & Tech High School and Girls Write Now (OEP).
The New York City Regional Program of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is sponsored, in part, by Scholastic Inc., The Maurice R. Robinson Fund, Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation, Dedalus Foundation, Robert Lehman Foundation, William Talbott Hillman Foundation, The Cowles Charitable Trust, and by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
Image Credit: Zoe Herzberg, Self in Cubism, Drawing & Illustration. Grade 12, Beacon School, New York, NY. NYC Scholastic Art Awards, Affiliate. Gold Key, 2024.