65th Annual Scholastic Art Exhibition on display Jan. 14-30 in the Fine Arts Building

Kent State University at Stark is proud to again host the 65th Northeast Central Ohio Scholastic Art Exhibit and Awards Ceremony.

The exhibition features more than 400 pieces of artwork from middle and high school students, representing districts in Stark, Summit, Portage, Wayne, Tuscarawas and Medina counties.

65th Scholastic Art Awards & Exhibition
January 14 - 30, 2019
Fine Arts Building

Kent State University at Stark
Monday - Thursday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

A regional awards ceremony for students and their families will take place on Saturday, Jan. 26, in the Kent State Stark Conference Center. The Fine Arts Building will be open that Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Stark Campus is one of 90 regional partners that sponsor the local awards program. Middle and high school art and photography students will receive Silver and Gold Key awards for their efforts. Several special awards, including the American Vision awards, also will be presented.

The artwork of Gold Key winners, American Vision and portfolio recipients will be forwarded to the national level in New York City. Winners will be announced at the National Student Art Exhibition of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards in June. Students will be notified if their work has been selected.

The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards are the largest, longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative young people in the United States.

POSTED: Monday, January 14, 2019 02:12 PM
Updated: Friday, December 9, 2022 06:12 AM
WRITTEN BY:
Melissa Griffy Seeton