2026 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers identifies and supports the next generation of creative voices. Founded to preserve the legacy and shepherd the future of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the Alliance activates a vibrant network of teen artists and writers, alumni, and educational partners across the United States and Canada; creates opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, scholarships, and community-building; and celebrates the transformative power of creative expression. 

In 2025, nearly 110,000 teens across the United States and Canada entered more than 310,000 original works in 28 different categories of art and writing.