The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious scholarship and recognition program for creative teens, are now accepting entries from teenagers across the country in grades 7–12.

Teen artists and writers are officially invited to enter their original works for recognition, scholarship/cash award opportunities, and the chance to join the ranks of the program’s esteemed alumni, including Tschabalala Self, Stephen King, Kay WalkingStick, José Parlá, Amanda Gorman, Charles White, Joyce Carol Oates, and Andy Warhol.

“We here at the Alliance make it our mission to open the door for teens to freely explore their talents, follow their creative pursuits, and speak their minds through their chosen medium. In our current climate, it is more important than ever that teens have a creative outlet, and we are delighted to welcome young people nationwide to our community, where they can feel comfortable in expressing their ideas and themselves,” said Christopher Wisniewski, Executive Director of the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers.

“Each year we continue to be amazed by the work that today’s teens put forth, and we can’t wait to see what this year’s class of young and innovative teens will share with us.”

For over a century, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, currently presented by the nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, have advocated for and uplifted the interests, abilities, and experiences of countless creative teens, validating their artistic abilities and certifying that their voices truly do matter.

To learn more about the 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, and to enter work in any of the program’s 28 categories, visit: artandwriting.org