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SUMMARY:The 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Competition Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Competition Exhibit 
 features outstanding creative work by high school students from across the 
 Harris County Department of Education region. This prestigious national 
 program celebrates artistic and literary excellence\, showcasing 
 submissions from 31 public school districts and 27 educational partners\, 
 including private schools\, charter networks\, studios\, and homeschool 
 students. \n\n \n\nHighlights include: \n\n\n	Gold Key and Silver Key 
 award-winning pieces in art and writing. \n	Diverse works spanning 
 painting\, photography\, sculpture\, poetry\, short stories\, and 
 more.\n\n\n \n\nAbout the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards \n\nThe 
 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards\, founded in 1923\, is the nation’s 
 longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative 
 teens. Administered regionally by Harris County Department of Education\, 
 the program encourages artistic expression and literary talent among 
 students in grades 7–12. Each year\, thousands of submissions are judged 
 for originality\, technical skill\, and personal voice. Regional Gold Key 
 winners advance to national adjudication\, where notable artists and 
 writers have historically launched their careers.\n\n \n\nAbout Harris 
 County Department of Education\n\nHarris County Department of Education is 
 a unique\, educational entity that serves school districts\, government 
 agencies\, nonprofits\, and the public in the third-largest county in the 
 U.S. Annually\, HCDE serves a quarter-million students and educators 
 through schools for students with profound special needs\; the oldest adult 
 education program in Texas\; Head Start early childhood education\; 
 school-based therapy services\; and afterschool programs. HCDE also offers 
 educators professional development and certification\, school safety 
 training\, records management\, and a purchasing cooperative. #SeeTheImpact 
 at www.hcde-texas.org.\n\n \n\n\nThis exhibition is in partnership with the 
 Harris County Department of Education and the Alliance for Young Artists & 
 Writers | Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.\n\nFeatured artwork: Saj Evans 
 McNallan\, Grade 11\, Seven Lakes High School\, Katy ISD | Cousins\, 2025\, 
 drawing.
LOCATION:Central Library\, Jesse H. Jones
ORGANIZER;CN="Christina Grubitz":MAILTO:Christina.Grubitz@houstontx.gov
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
CONTACT;CN="Christina Grubitz":MAILTO:Christina.Grubitz@houstontx.gov
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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URL:https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/16410094
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