Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: 2018

January 30, 2018 - March 10, 2018

Starion Bank Gallery

This exhibition celebrates the vision, ingenuity, and talent of North Dakota teen artists. Since 2015 Plains Art Museum and the Red River Valley Writing Project have partnered to serve as the state affiliate for the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. The mission of the Awards is to identify teenagers (grades 7-12) with exceptional artistic and literary talent and bring their remarkable work to a national audience.

Awards Ceremony: Saturday, March 10, 5:30 – 8 PM

  • Art Exhibition Tours 5:30 – 6:30 PM
  • Ceremony begins at 6:30 PM

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Ceremony recognizes all North Dakota winners of the 2018 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards and celebrates work by visual art winners on display at the Museum’s Starion Bank Gallery. Join us for live music, hors d’oeuvres, and keynote speakers at this formal recognition of North Dakota award recipients.

Sponsored in part by Wells Fargo and Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.

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