The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2008
May 29, 2008- June 6, 2008
320 W 13th St
White Columns will showcase artwork by emerging artists recognized nationally by The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The prestigious program, now celebrating its 85th year, offers early recognition for creative teenagers and scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors. Distinguished past recipients include Richard Avedon, Red Grooms, Robert Indiana, Tom Otterness, Zac Posen, Robert Redford, David Salle, Andy Warhol and Charles White, who received recognition when they were in high school.
White Columns will present the work of twelve high school seniors honored with the highest level of achievement, the Portfolio Gold Award. The twelve recipients will each receive a $10,000 cash award and special recognition.
Recipients of the art scholarships through the 2008 Art Portfolio Gold Award:
James Bertucci of Frankfort, Illinois
Rivca Dubuisson of Miami, Florida
Jordan Stearns of Towson, Maryland
Shawn Smith of Interlochen, Michigan
Francisca Wistuba of Houston, Texas
Recipients of the writing scholarships through the Writing Portfolio Gold Awards:
Victoria Cole of Greenville, South Carolina
Jasmine Hu of San Jose, California
Emma Morrison of Brooklyn, New York
Virginia Pfaehler of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Vivian Truong of Brooklyn, New York
Photography Portfolio Gold Award recipients:
Rodney Jones of Dundalk, Maryland
Wilmer Wilson of Petersburgh, Virginia
For more information about the Alliance and The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, please visit
www.artandwriting.org.
Books and DVDs related to artists in this show| Location | map | | Address | 320 W 13th St New York (Chelsea) NY, 10014 United States | | Phone | 212-924-4212 | | Fax | 212-645-4764 | | Hours | Tue-Sat 12-6 | | | |
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