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Young American Talent! Enter up to 3 works to win up to $1000 and have your work in a gallery showcase!

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Young American Talent! Enter up to 3 works to win up to $1000 and have your work in a gallery showcase!

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Due March 1st!

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Young American Talent (YAT) is a Juried Visual Art Competition for North Texas High School students. It is hosted by the non-profit Visual Arts Guild at Booker T Washington HSPVA. The annual event encourages the pursuit of artistic excellence among Dallas-area high school students by providing an opportunity to compete with peers, participate in a juried art exhibit and receive recognition in a professional gallery setting.

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DIY Popsicle stick craft contest to support underfunded schools.

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Annual Black and White photography - Deadline December 7th

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Annual Black and White photography - Deadline December 7th

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The Art Of Living Together - $400 January 20th deadline

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The Art Of Living Together - $400 January 20th deadline

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UTD SPIN Gallery- they e paid twice for my students to go! I’d check this link for an email to reach out to see if they’ll find a trip. 

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UTD SPIN Gallery- they e paid twice for my students to go! I’d check this link for an email to reach out to see if they’ll find a trip. 

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Bass School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology

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The grand opening of the SP/N Gallery was on October 1, 2017.
Our first show was Critical Mass: a UT Dallas Artist Alumni Exhibition.
This inaugural show not only celebrated the grand opening of the SP/N Gallery, but featured two decades worth of artists who have successfully pursued their creative practice after receiving their degrees from the School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology. Work from more than 40 alumni was on display.

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Located on the far northwest corner of campus in Synergy Park North building 2 (known as SPN2 or SP2), our 6,000-square-foot gallery complex consists of two conjoined exhibition spaces, two project rooms, a reception area, an office and a prep area. It serves as the home for the Comer Collection of Photography.

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YAM flag design -click the link below to submit by December 15th

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YAM flag design -click the link below to submit by December 15th

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Dallas Education Foundation- Art submission for teachers

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Dallas Education Foundation- Art submission for teachers

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https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nTEI6YcifYWw8IomGlskbBA7-ttxD1Yf

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NAEA ART CALL for teachers- deadline October 5th

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NAEA ART CALL for teachers- deadline October 5th

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Nominate an awesome student or Educator for a Huge Award!

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Nominate an awesome student or Educator for a Huge Award!

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https://www.arteducators.org/opportunities/naea-awards

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Deadline early December- $6,000 scholarship y'all!

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Deadline early December- $6,000 scholarship y'all!

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Learning Ally | LTL Scholarship Application

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Digital Art Contest- Deadline October 6th

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Digital Art Contest- Deadline October 6th

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https://form.jotform.com/232505216822146

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Nightmare Before Nutcracker Art Contest- $500 1st place. Mid October deadline

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Nightmare Before Nutcracker Art Contest- $500 1st place. Mid October deadline

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Pegasus Film Festival student leaders needed! Apply before the 20th. Click the form below. 

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Pegasus Film Festival student leaders needed! Apply before the 20th. Click the form below. 

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Google Forms - create and analyze surveys, for free.

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The Warehouse- this is my favorite Dallas Gallery and they’ve fully funded multiple field trips for Dallas ISD students. They Lao have free workshops for teens working with professional artists! 

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The Warehouse- this is my favorite Dallas Gallery and they’ve fully funded multiple field trips for Dallas ISD students. They Lao have free workshops for teens working with professional artists! 

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Join us this spring break for a three-day workshop at The Warehouse, where high school students will experience in-depth discussions about artists' practices, meet art-world professionals, and work on hands-on projects. The Spring Break Student Workshop takes place March 14-16, 2023. Application due February 20, 2023.

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Dallas Museum of Art Teen Advisory Council- A cool Paid gig!!

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Dallas Museum of Art Teen Advisory Council- A cool Paid gig!!

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The DMA is one of the largest art museums in America, located in the nation’s largest arts district in downtown Dallas.

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Dallas Museum of Art Teen Ambassador program

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Dallas Museum of Art Teen Ambassador program

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The DMA is one of the largest art museums in America, located in the nation's largest arts district in downtown Dallas.

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Nasher Sculpture Center- The Nasher offers a variety of free programming including workshops for teens. 

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Nasher Sculpture Center- The Nasher offers a variety of free programming including workshops for teens. 

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Texas Art Centers and Non-Profit Associations

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All things Texas council of the Arts including Art Centers and Non-Profits across Texas

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All things Texas council of the Arts including Art Centers and Non-Profits across Texas

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Texas Art Centers and Non-Profit Associations

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Texas Art Centers Art Centre of Plano (Plano) Art Center of Waco (Waco) Arthouse at the Jones Center (Austin) Artpace (San Antonio) Bath House Cultural Center (Dallas) Blue Star Contemporary Art Ce...

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Dallas Bath House and Cultural Center- lots of art opportunities. Check this link frequently for updated events and opportunities for youth

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Dallas Bath House and Cultural Center- lots of art opportunities. Check this link frequently for updated events and opportunities for youth

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Visual Art ProgramsThe Bath House Cultural Center's art galleries showcase artists from Dallas and all over the world. The exhibition spaces are a vital resource for the visual arts community in Dallas and North Texas. The galleries feature solo and group exhibitions that include the popular

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OUTLOUD- free art programming for youth. Cohorts of youth participate in Art Gallery Showcases, storytelling, and even travel FREE in cohorts to amazing transformative places. 

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OUTLOUD- free art programming for youth. Cohorts of youth participate in Art Gallery Showcases, storytelling, and even travel FREE in cohorts to amazing transformative places. 

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https://weareoutloud.org/programs/

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The SMART Project- free art programming and artists mentorship for dallas youth 

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The SMART Project- free art programming and artists mentorship for dallas youth 

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https://www.thesmartproject.org/our-program

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BIG Thought opportunities for youth of all ages like Artivism, spoken word, creative soul until a, and other programming provided by their learning partners with free transportation 

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BIG Thought opportunities for youth of all ages like Artivism, spoken word, creative soul until a, and other programming provided by their learning partners with free transportation 

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Thank You

Thank you for the work you do every day to help shape the minds of our learners. You wake up before the sun and often stay long after it sets because you care deeply about the young people you work with every day. You want learners to thrive, and so do we. Together, we can make an even greater impact. We can reach more youth, improve our programs and better uplift our communities.

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We work alongside Dallas ISD and other programs and providers across the DFW region to support after-school enrichment, professional development and more.

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Bookmark Contest- check back for new release dates for 2024’s contest

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Bookmark Contest- check back for new release dates for 2024’s contest

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Welcome to Junior Library Guild, the collection development and book review service relied upon by thousands of schools and public libraries across the country.

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2023 Nasher Summer High School Programs Flyer

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Nasher free   summer Workshops for teens- check the link below for updated dates for 2024

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Nasher free   summer Workshops for teens- check the link below for updated dates for 2024

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https://www.nashersculpturecenter.org/programs-events/programs-list/program/id/137

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Congressional Youth Advisory Council Leadership opportunity 

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Congressional Youth Advisory Council Leadership opportunity 

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United States Representative Beth Van Duyne

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Cash Money! Use your voice to tackle important issues through art. DUE March 31st you can win up to $9,000 with this one!

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Cash Money! Use your voice to tackle important issues through art. DUE March 31st you can win up to $9,000 with this one!

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Young people encounter many hurdles in life. Whether it's at home, school, among friends, or just figuring out who they are and where they fit in. Expressions is challenging high school teens to use their creativity to share how they feel about what is happening in their world.

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https://inktober.com
This is AWESOME and runs for an entire month/ 1 drawing a day! Follow Inktober on Instagram and create along with so many more!

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National Arts Competition from YoungArts

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National Young Arts! October 13th deadline. Any 15-18 year old Visual, Literary, or Performing Arts student can enter for big prizes

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National Young Arts! October 13th deadline. Any 15-18 year old Visual, Literary, or Performing Arts student can enter for big prizes

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https://youngarts.org/competition/

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For many young people, applying to YoungArts may be the first step in affirming "I am an artist." YoungArts is one of the only organizations in the U.S. that supports artists across 10 disciplines at all stages of development, beginning with the critical moment when they decide to pursue a life in the arts, and continuing throughout their careers.

Artists ages 15-18, or grades 10-12, in the U.S. are encouraged to apply in the discipline of their choice. All applications are judged by esteemed discipline-specific panels of artists through a rigorous blind adjudication process, and award winners are offered a lifetime of artistic support and ongoing connection with an extraordinarily robust network of peers and mentors.

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National Arts Competition from YoungArts

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Apply to The National Arts Competition from YoungArts. For 15- to 18-year-old visual, literary, or performing artists based in the United States.

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$12,500 in Scholarships! Art & Writing Competition- Deadline for the upcoming 2024 will be announced sometime in September. Check back! 

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$12,500 in Scholarships! Art & Writing Competition- Deadline for the upcoming 2024 will be announced sometime in September. Check back! 

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NSHSS Visual Arts Scholarship 2020 | National Society of High School Scholars

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$2000 Art Scholarship Opportunity for Photography and Difital Media. Deadline October 18th!

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$2000 Art Scholarship Opportunity for Photography and Difital Media. Deadline October 18th!

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https://www.nshss.orghttps//www.nshss.org/scholarships/s/nshss-visual-arts-scholarship/

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Award: Three (3) $2,000 awards for photography, Three (3) $2,000 awards for painting/drawing/mixed media/digital art

Eligibility: Rising high school students graduating in 2024, 2025, 2026, or 2027, and recently graduated 2023 seniors

Scholarship Details:
Awards will be presented to the top finalists in the two categories below:

Photography/Digital Photography

Painting/Drawing/Mixed Media/Digital Art
Examples of artwork for this category include painting, drawing, ceramics, glass, sculpture, mixed media, printmaking, and weaving.

Application Requirements:

Educator recommendation

Title and description of your submission (up to 200 words)

Digital files of your artwork uploaded to the application

Pictures/videos/media showing your leadership in action (optional)

Color headshot suitable for website posing

Academic resume

Current Transcript (can be official or unofficial)

Please note: All work must be the student's original work.

*Students are welcome to apply for both categories, but only one piece of artwork should be chosen for each category. Students are only eligible to win one NSHSS Scholarship per academic year.

By submitting your work to us, you are giving NSHSS and its partners, affiliates, and licensees the non-exclusive right to publish your work in any format, including print, electronic, and online media. However, all individual contributors to NSHSS retain the right to submit their work for non-exclusive publication elsewhere, and you have our permission to do so.

Application Opens: May 4, 2023
Closing Date: October 13, 2023 by 11:59PM

* Please note that closing time is in EST.

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National Society of High School Scholars

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NSHSS Visual Arts Scholarship 2020 | National Society of High School Scholars

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Learn more about the NSHSS Visual Arts Scholarship 2020, including scholarship eligibility, award, and application requirements with NSHSS.

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Dart Bus Design- check back for 2024’s deadline and theme. Should be announced soon!

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Dart Bus Design- check back for 2024’s deadline and theme. Should be announced soon!

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February 28th

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Texas Young Masters | Texas Cultural Trust

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Title of Young Master and $10,000- deadline November 1st, 2023. All Visual and Performing Arts students can apply for this!

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Title of Young Master and $10,000- deadline November 1st, 2023. All Visual and Performing Arts students can apply for this!

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$10,000! Deadline November 1st
https://txculturaltrust.org/what-we-do/texas-young-masters/

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Spring 2024 Celebration in Austin

Apply to join the 2024 Class of Texas Young Masters

Education grants are open to all Texas 8th-11th grade students in the following creative disciplines:

MUSICAL THEATRE
LITERARY ARTS
DANCE
FILM / MEDIA
THEATRE
MUSI C
VISUAL ARTS
FOLK/TRADITIONAL ARTS

APPLY HERE
Applications closes November 1st, 2023.

View Photos from the 2022 TXYM Celebration

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Texas Young Masters | Texas Cultural Trust

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Spring 2024 Celebration in Austin Education grants are open to all Texas 8th-11th grade students in the following creative disciplines: MUSICAL THEATRE LITERARY ARTS DANCE FILM / MEDIA THEATRE MUSI C VISUAL ARTS FOLK/TRADITIONAL ARTS APPLY HERE Applications closes November 1st, 2023. View Photos from the 2022 TXYM Celebration

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Youth Poetry Contest- Deadline March 24- $1000

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Youth Poetry Contest- Deadline March 24- $1000

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https://dallaslibrary.submittable.com/submit

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PTA Reflections Competition- The 2023-2024 Reflections theme: I am Hopeful Because..

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PTA Reflections Competition- The 2023-2024 Reflections theme: I am Hopeful Because..

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What is the Reflections program?

The Reflections program was founded by Mary Lou Anderson in 1969 and provides students an opportunity for recognition and access to the arts which boosts student confidence and success in the arts and in life. Each year, students in pre-K through grade 12 create and submit original works of art in response to a student-created theme selected through the annual Reflections Theme Search Contest.

Based on state PTA rules and guidelines, art is submitted and may advance from the local PTA level up through district/region/council and state PTA competitions to the national level for awards and recognition opportunities.

What art categories and divisions are available in the Reflections program?

Students participate in the Reflections program in the division for their grade: primary (pre-K to grade 2), intermediate (grades 3-5), middle school (grades 6-8), high school (grades 9-12) and special artist (all grades welcome). Students may submit in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and/or visual arts.

However, submission and category guidelines are determined at the state PTA level and may vary by state. Please review your state's Reflections website or contact your state PTA office for category guidelines and related questions.

What is the special artist division?

In 2012, the special artist division was created through collaboration between a PTA volunteer committee and arts professionals with expertise in disability advocacy in the arts. The division offers modified rules and guidelines for students with disabilities, who may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504, to participate in the Reflections program. Students may enter the grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities and be recognized and awarded prizes as part of the general student population OR they may enter the special artist division and be recognized and awarded prizes as part of this division.

For specific questions, refer to your state's Reflections websiteto ensure that you are participating in the program per their requirements.

What is Reflections registration, and how do I do it?

By registering your participation in the Reflections program, you are helping National PTA show the reach and impact of the program. Registration is separate from participation.

Registration opens April 1 at PTA.org/Reflections and runs until Feb. 1 of the following year. Due to the high volume of registrants, please note you will not receive a confirmation email.

What do the national Reflections award winners receive? When will you announce the awardees?

State-winning Reflections submissions that advance to the national level go through two rounds of review by esteemed arts professionals across the country. Through the review, over 200 student Reflections participants are selected for recognition with the following awards from National PTA: Award of Merit, Award of Excellence and Award of Outstanding Interpretation. The national awardees are announced on May 1 and are celebrated throughout the following calendar year.

Learn more about the awards and prizes offered to national level winners by National PTA at PTA.org/ReflectionsAwards.

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Give students confidence in their abilities to explore ideas and learn through the arts in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts. Encourage your school to imagine, create and celebrate with Reflections Arts Program.

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Congressional App Challenge. Deadline November 1, 2023. The winning app for this Congressional District is eligible to be displayed in the United States Capitol and featured on the House of Representatives website. Winning students will also be invited to the #HouseofCode Capitol Hill Reception in Washington, D.C.

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Congressional App Challenge. Deadline November 1, 2023. The winning app for this Congressional District is eligible to be displayed in the United States Capitol and featured on the House of Representatives website. Winning students will also be invited to the #HouseofCode Capitol Hill Reception in Washington, D.C.

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Registration for the 2023 Congressional App Challenge is now open!

Students can register for the 2023 Congressional App Challenge and start coding their apps for 2023 using the link below. The competition deadline is November 1st, 2023 at 12:00 pm ET. Good luck!

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Registration for the 2023 Congressional App Challenge is now open! Students can register for the 2023 Congressional App Challenge and start coding their apps for 2023 using the link below. The competition deadline is November 1st, 2023 at 12:00 pm ET. Good luck!

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Congressional Art Competition- Spring 2024 Win a trip to the US Capital 

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Congressional Art Competition- Spring 2024 Win a trip to the US Capital 

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Win a free trip to the US Capital

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Go here to vote!

Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our Congressional District. Since its creation in 1982, hundreds of thousands of talented high school students have represented their communities and have served as artistic ambassadors.

The Congressional Art Competition is open to public, private, and home-schooled high school students who reside in the Twenty-Fourth Congressional District of Texas. The Grand Prize Winner from our district's competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit in Washington will also include the winning artwork from all participating districts from around the country. The winning artwork is also featured on House.gov's Congressional Art Competition page.

If you are unsure of whether you live in Texas' Twenty-Fourth Congressional District, please visit www.house.gov and use the "Find Your Representative" feature in the upper right-hand corner to verify the district of your home address of record.

Artwork must be two-dimensional. Each framed artwork can be no larger than 26 inches high, 26 inches wide, and 4 inches deep (including the frame). If your artwork is selected as our Grand Prize Winner, it must arrive framed and must still measure no larger than the above maximum dimensions. No framed piece should weigh more than 15 pounds.

Each student is allowed to submit one piece of artwork.

Accepted mediums for the two-dimensional artwork are as follows:

Paintings: oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.

Drawings: colored pencils, pencil, ink, marker, pastels, charcoal (It is recommended that charcoal and pastel drawings be fixed.)

Collages: must be two dimensional

Prints: lithographs, silkscreen, block prints

Mixed Media: use of more than two mediums such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc.

Computer-generated art

Photographs

All entries must be origina l in concept, design, and execution and may not violate any U.S. copyright laws. Any entry that has been copied from an existing photo or image (including a painting, graphic, or advertisement) that was created by someone other than the student is a violation of the competition rules and will not be accepted. Work entered must be in the original medium (that is, not a scanned reproduction of a painting or drawing). For more information on copyright laws, please see A Guide To Copyright and Plagiarism .

For competition rules, checklist, and release form, please see the following:

To enter, please complete the following steps:

Complete the Student Release Form (front and back)

Keep original copy to attach to the back of your artwork

Provide the completed copy to my office via mail or email

Send a photo or digital copy of your artwork (jpeg or tiff) to Rachel Garcia

The deadline for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition submission is Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
If you would like more information or have questions regarding the Congressional Art Competition, please reach out to Rachel Garcia .

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Arboretum. They sometime give $100 bus stipends and trips there are incredible!

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Arboretum. They sometime give $100 bus stipends and trips there are incredible!

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TAEA - Visual Arts Scholastic Event - Home : High School VASE - Home

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Visual Arts Scholastic Event- V.A.S.E. Arts UIL and your chance to win some gold medals, possibly travel to State Vase, and possibly even take home a gold seal

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Visual Arts Scholastic Event- V.A.S.E. Arts UIL and your chance to win some gold medals, possibly travel to State Vase, and possibly even take home a gold seal

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All information in by Feb 13, event date (you have to attend) is March 2nd from 7am-4pm : )

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TAEA - Visual Arts Scholastic Event - Home : High School VASE - Home

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The Texas Art Education Association mission is to promote quality visual arts education in Texas by promoting visual arts education as an integral part of the curriculum through professional development of knowledge and skills, representation of the art educators of Texas, service and leadership opp…

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Annual Black & White Photo Contest- I’ll be updated as soon as I receive details for this years contest

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Annual Black & White Photo Contest- I’ll be updated as soon as I receive details for this years contest

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Deadline November 15th

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Express yourself COVER Art Contest by Dallas Public Library. Deadline January 24, 2024

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Express yourself COVER Art Contest by Dallas Public Library. Deadline January 24, 2024

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https://dallaslibrary2.org/childrensCenter/youthPoetryContest/coverart.php

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Annual Teen Renaissance Exhibition- this years deadline is closed but you can check back (link below) to enter next year! 

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Annual Teen Renaissance Exhibition- this years deadline is closed but you can check back (link below) to enter next year! 

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DMA. Deadline November 29

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Youth Art Month Flag Design- Theme “Dream in Art” deadline December 10th, 2023

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Youth Art Month Flag Design- Theme “Dream in Art” deadline December 10th, 2023

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must use the template they have (ask me to print it for you!)
Your artwork, if chosen will be on display at the capital

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Veterans Day Art Competition- October 6th - theme PROUD to be an American

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Veterans Day Art Competition- October 6th - theme PROUD to be an American

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Commemorating D Day
https://greaterdallasveteransfoundation.org/student-art-contest

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The Greater Dallas Veterans Foundation is committed to engaging the youth of the Greater Dallas community in better understanding the vital role veterans play in our nation. We ask students to research the annual theme and create figurative art to honor the veteran's ideal of service above self.

The annual theme of this year's art contest is "Proud to be American." Find more about the theme and the application below.

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The Greater Dallas Veterans Foundation is committed to engaging the youth of the Greater Dallas community in better understanding the vital role veterans play in our nation. We ask students to research the annual theme and create figurative art to honor the veteran's ideal of service above self.

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Art Courses to help build portfolios for teens and to also prepare if they want to apply for Booker T

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Art Courses to help build portfolios for teens and to also prepare if they want to apply for Booker T

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Portfolio Classes for Booker T prep and College Prep

Pre-Portfolio, Post-Portfolio, Portfolio Class for Admission to Booker T. HSPVA, and College Portfolio Prep classes are all available.

Please visit our Portfolio Series page for detailed information!

Our High School and College Portfolio Preparation classes continue to garner results. Barley Vogel, Studio Arts director, has created a safe space that allows art students to gather as they build relationships and continue their transformation into creative, successful, young-adult working artists.

For 25 years our studio has supported teens as they create individualized portfolios to successfully gain admission to Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, other local high schools and first-choice colleges and art schools.

Pre-Portfolio Class
February-May
Starting every Spring semester and continuing twice a week until summer in June when The Portfolio Class begins. This class helps us all determine if charting a course for Booker T. is a wise investment for your family. Students learn to make art-on-demand and to finish assignments on a deadline - just like in high school. Learning to work on assignments at home after working on techniques in class becomes a primary focus. Another marker we introduce and consider is receiving instruction and participating in critique. We highly advise making this class a priority to achieve your teen's goal to attend Booker T. Don't miss this important pre-requisite to The Portfolio Class. We accept students 7th grade to 9th grade in this class.

The Portfolio Class
June - February
Begins in early June and continues through late January or early February. The Portfolio Class offers a completely unique opportunity to young artists who wish to audition for admission to Booker T. Over the past 25 years, we have coached more than 400 students who landed one of the few coveted spots in the visual arts cluster at the prestigious Dallas arts magnet. If a student does well at Booker T., they will find many opportunities for scholarship to the great art colleges and universities in this country and abroad.

We have come to understand The Portfolio Class as one of the most important offerings in our teaching practice. This class provides a private tutorial experience in a classroom setting. Please understand that this class is only for the art student who is serious about building an audition-ready portfolio. Our student placement success rate is fantastic, and for 25 years we are the only prep class recommended by Booker T.

The numbers: At Booker T. almost half the freshman class spaces are filled each year with Studio Arts Portfolio Class graduates. Close to 100% of in-district freshmen that complete our coursework have portfolios polished enough to enter the freshman class. It isn't easy to become one of the forty five or so visual arts cluster freshmen accepted.

We prepare students on many levels. We teach them to draw correctly. We get them ready for the rigorous audition. Our students develop confidence in their own visual language which allows them to excel as artists as they mature.

To request detailed information on this class and to get on the list for the introductory parent meeting, please contact Barley Vogel, Portfolio Class lead instructor at studioartsregistrar@gmail.com. For testimonials, click here.

If you are not able to attend Pre-Portfolio Class, please set up an interview with us to join Portfolio Class.

Please note: if you miss a good part of the Summer during The Portfolio Class or join us late, expect to make up this missed time with private lessons.

For a sampling of student work please visit our Instagram hashtag, #theportfolioclass

Post-Portfolio Class
February - May
Post-Portfolio Class is for students who complete Portfolio Class. It is a fun way to continue to enjoy studio time with friends! Starts in February each year.

The Homework Class

The Homework Class is open to any student attending or about to attend Booker T. who needs studio time and support completing assignments. We provide guidance, love, an assortment of future/current classmates and critique.

College Portfolio Prep

This class is for college-bound or gallery-bound artists who desire guidance and dedicated studio time. If you need an exceptional eye and expert critique to support your art process, while making work for your college admissions portfolio, you can find it here. Please bring current portfolio and any specifics or guidelines provided by your college for entry. Private lessons and private critiques also available for extra support or if your schedule doesn't allow for the class.

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State Fair of Texas Art Contests! This one occurs annually. Check this link each year for updates! 

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NYC Film Invitational - All American High School Film Festival

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National Film Festival- Register your team by September 29, 2023 and let’s go to New York!

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National Film Festival- Register your team by September 29, 2023 and let’s go to New York!

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https://www.hsfilmfest.com/nyc-film-invitational

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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 18TH - FRIDAY OCTOBER 20TH

IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER! OUR DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO

What Is It?

The AAHSFF Film Invitational is the world's premier, on-site student filmmaking competition - An authentic, real-world production experience for student filmmakers and video production programs - your chance to "crew up" and produce a short film in just 10 weeks. We believe that the best classroom is a film set, and our Film Invitational Competitions provide participants with an unparalleled chance to productively collaborate, improve their craft and test their skills while competing against student teams from around the world.

At the heart of all of our competition options is the pre-production process, enabling teams to fully embrace the most essential phase of production, and helping you create your best possible submission once on-set in New York City. Simply put: Competing in the Film Invitational is a team-building, tech-fueled, creative experience like no other!

2023 Competitions Include:

Who Is Eligible?

Any student filmmaker who is currently in high school or who graduated the year prior is eligible to participate in our competitions (if you graduate in 2023 you are still eligible in October of 2023). Schools, clubs, and community organizations are welcome to form teams. There is no limit to how many teams an school/organization can register AND schools/organizations are welcome to compete in any/all of the competitions. ALL TEAMS MUST HAVE AN ADULT TEAM LEADER/MENTOR RESPONSIBLE FOR COMMUNICATION WITH AAHSFF AND CHAPERONING THE TEAM WHILE IN PRODUCTION. Entry fees are $250 for teams with 5 or less members, and $500 for teams with 6 or more members.

Schools - Form a team (or teams) representing your high school's film program.

Clubs - Form a team (or teams) representing your high school's film club.

Community Organizations - Form a team (or teams) representing your workshop, camp, after school or other community film organization.

How It Works:

Teams can register from Monday, April 10th thru Friday, September 29th.. Each competition starts Monday, August 14th when your team receives the official F.I. Welcome Packet. In this packet, you will find all of the details, rules, prompts, and release forms for the competition. Teams then have the next 10 weeks to write their script, plan their shoot, secure locations and actors. Teams will arrive in New York City on October 18th to begin filming and edit a final cut before the final submission deadline on Friday, October 20th, 2022 at 4:00PM EST.
All Films will be reviewed and judged by the AAHSFF Team and Industry Professionals. The nominees and winners of the Complete Experience competition will be announced live at the Teen Indie Awards on Sunday, October 22nd. Submissions from the other two categories will be judged immediately following the festival weekend and nominees and winners will be announced via social media and our website on Friday, November 3rd. *ALL Complete Experience submissions will be screened at the AMC Empire 25 Theaters in Times Square as part of the 2023 AAHSFF on Sunday, October 22nd. **Only submissions that meet all of the rules and guidelines and are submitted before the deadline will be judged and considered for awards.
In Depth Critique:

Due to an overwhelming response in 2022, we are once again offering comprehensive submission critiques as an option for your Film Invitational participation. Each critique is prepared by AAHSFF Co-Founder and Executive Director, Tom Oliva, and offers in-depth analysis of the elements utilized in your production and how well they helped communicate your story concept to ultimately deliver an emotional impact. All critiques will be delivered by Mid-November. The cost for each official critique is $150.

This critique will focus on five aspects of your film production:

Finally, we will identify specific strengths and areas for improvement in an effort to help you continue to pursue your passion for visual storytelling at the highest level.

Testimonials:
"This year's festival was extraordinary. I feel deeply honored and fortunate to have been a part of it and for the ability to offer our students such an incredible and authentic experience. Our students bonded in a unique and special way that was facilitated by hard work, creativity and no small amount of wonder." - "I can't thank you enough for the opportunity to bring my kids to New York. The kids have been exclaiming how much they have learned and they are all inspired to work hard and submit more projects for next year's festival. What you guys have put together has been an inspiration for thousands of students." - "Thank you again for providing my team with the trip of a lifetime. As we arrived at the airport back home last night many tears were shed because we became a family, and sadly our journey is over. But we are forever grateful to AAHSFF for giving us the opportunity to experience all that the AAHSFF and FI had to offer. It will never be forgotten.""Once again, with your help, my students had a moment that they will not ever forget." - "Thank you so much for an amazing, invaluable immersion experience. My students are still amped up reflecting on AAHSFF & F.I. Through laughter, tears, joy, frustration, celebration -- we learned so much, enjoyed the city, and felt like real filmmakers. This opportunity is unparalleled. We had so much fun together and returned to Austin with amazing memories and take-aways." - Emily McIntyre, Westlake High School C. Rivera, West Broward HS, FL - I. Wald, Nature Coast Technical HS M. Logan, Prosper HS J. Bullock, School Without Walls

All submissions will premiere during an exclusive screening at the AMC Empire 25 Theater in Times Square on Sunday, October 22nd and nominees and winners will be announced that same night during the Teen Indie Over the course of the 10-week pre-production period participating teams will be responsible for every aspect of creating a short narrative film: ideation, script writing, location scouting, casting, shoot schedules and more. This preparation is designed to put teams in the best possible position to successfully shoot and edit their film in New York City over the course of 3 days.

The Process:

Teams must register before Saturday, September 30th.

All teams are required to have an adult team leader/mentor.

Team Leaders will be responsible for communicating with AAHSFF staff.

Maximum number of team members: 10 (Does not include adult mentors, teachers, etc.)

Entry fees are $250 for teams with 5 or less members, and $500 for teams with 6 or more members.

We are once again offering comprehensive submission critiques as an option for your Film Invitational participation. Each critique is prepared by AAHSFF Co-Founder and Executive Director, Tom Oliva, and offers in-depth analysis of the elements utilized in your production and how well they helped communicate your story concept to ultimately deliver an emotional impact. All critiques will be delivered by Mid-November. The cost for each official critique is $150.

The competition begins on Monday, August 14th when teams receive the Official Welcome Packet and begin pre-production.

Teams have 10 weeks to produce their final submission.

All submissions are due by Friday, October 20th, 2023 at 4:00PM EST!

All teams will have the opportunity to utilize an editing station at the Official FI HQ located at the Sheraton Times Square Hotel.

Teams are responsible for providing their own film and editing equipment.

All competition submissions will screen at the AMC Theaters in Times Square on Sunday, October 22nd.

Films will be judged and nominees and winners will be announced live at the 2023 Teen Indie Awards on Sunday, October 22nd, 2023.

All Films will be available on our YouTube page following the announcement of the winners.*

Prize Package Valued at $5,000 for the Winning Team!*

*Festival Passes Sold Separately* *Special All-Access Pass Discounts Available for FI Participants* *If your school/organization requires you to pay by PO or check, please email festival director, Tom Oliva, who will assist with the necessary registration process and invoice for payment.*
2022 Film Invitational Complete Experience Winning Film
New York Community Group

Sometimes simple is simply... better. Following in the footsteps of classic one-room Hollywood movies such as 12 Angry Men, Rear Window, and Rope, teams in this competition are tasked with producing a 2 to 4 minute film that is completely shot in one room. Over the course of the 10-week pre-production period participating teams will be responsible for every aspect of creating a short narrative film: ideation, script writing, location scouting, casting, shoot schedules, and more. This preparation is designed to put teams in the best possible position to successfully shoot and edit their film in New York City over the course of 2 days.

Of course, we'll make things interesting by adding a few surprise requirements that further challenge teams to be at their creative best! Claustrophobic Creativity submissions will be judged immediately following the festival weekend and nominees and winners will be announced via social media and our website on Friday, November 17th.

The Process:

Teams must register before Saturday, September 30th.

All teams are required to have an adult team leader/mentor.

Team Leaders will be responsible for communicating with AAHSFF staff.

Maximum number of team members: 10 (Does not include adult mentors, teachers, etc.)

Entry fees are $250 for teams with 5 or fewer members, and $500 for teams with 6 or more members.

We are once again offering comprehensive submission critiques as an option for your Film Invitational participation. Each critique is prepared by AAHSFF Co-Founder and Executive Director, Tom Oliva, and offers in-depth analysis of the elements utilized in your production and how well they helped communicate your story concept to ultimately deliver an emotional impact. All critiques will be delivered by Mid-November. The cost for each official critique is $150.

The competition begins on Monday, August 14th when teams receive the Official Welcome Packet and begin pre-production.

Teams have 10 weeks to produce their final submission.

All submissions are due by Friday, October 20th, 2023 at 4:00PM EST!

All teams will have the opportunity to utilize an editing station at the Official FI HQ located at the Sheraton Times Square Hotel.

Teams are responsible for providing their own film and editing equipment.

All competition submissions will screen at the AMC Theaters in Times Square on Sunday, October 22nd.

Films will be judged and nominees and winners will be announced live at the 2023 Teen Indie Awards on Sunday, October 22nd, 2023.

All Films will be available on our YouTube page following the announcement of the winners.

*Prize Package Valued at $500 for the Winning Team!* *Festival Passes Sold Separately* *Special All-Access Pass Discounts Available for FI Participants* *If your school/organization requires you to pay by PO or check, please email festival director, Tom Oliva, who will assist with the necessary registration process and invoice for payment.*
2022 Claustrophobic Creativity Winning Film
Westlake HS, Saratoga Springs, UT

If you have dreamed of making a legitimate commercial for a major brand focused on providing quality products and making a difference in the world, we've got you covered! Back by popular demand, we are thrilled to bring back our 2-Day Brand Marketing Challenge giving high school filmmakers the chance to ideate, plan and execute a professional commercial for a major national brand on-site in New York City.

Participating teams will receive the official creative brief from our official 2023 FI Brand Marketing partner, Jetty, on August 14th, including the official guidelines for the commercial, a complete brand overview and related digital assets. Once on-site in New York City, teams will be provided with additional brand products to include in their final production.
Our Partner:
In their 20th year of business, Jetty continues to offer eco-minded, durable apparel that embodies the fickle conditions of northeast surf and encourages outdoor adventure despite the weather. As B-Corp Certified company, they prioritize reducing waste, creating premium products, and supporting coastal communities through their nonprofit, the Jetty Rock Foundation, which has donated millions of dollars to clean water initiatives and disaster relief efforts for over a decade. By supporting Jetty, you are strengthening their commitment to protecting our oceans, waterways, and the communities that rely on them.

The Process:

Teams must register before Saturday, September 30th.

All teams are required to have an adult team leader/mentor.

Team Leaders will be responsible for communicating with AAHSFF staff.

Maximum number of team members: 10 (Does not include adult mentors, teachers, etc.)

Entry fees are $250 for teams with 5 or fewer members, and $500 for teams with 6 or more members.

We are once again offering comprehensive submission critiques as an option for your Film Invitational participation. Each critique is prepared by AAHSFF Co-Founder and Executive Director, Tom Oliva, and offers in-depth analysis of the elements utilized in your production and how well they helped communicate your story concept to ultimately deliver an emotional impact. All critiques will be delivered by Mid-November. The cost for each official critique is 150.

The competition begins on Monday, August 14th when teams receive the Official Welcome Packet and begin pre-production.

Teams have 10 weeks to produce their final submission.

All submissions are due by Friday, October 20th, 2023 at 4:00PM EST!

All teams will have the opportunity to utilize an editing station at the Official FI HQ located at the Sheraton Times Square Hotel.

Teams are responsible for providing their own film and editing equipment.

All competition submissions will screen at the AMC Theaters in Times Square on Sunday, October 22nd.

Films will be judged and nominees and winners will be announced live at the 2023 Teen Indie Awards on Sunday, October 22nd, 2023.

All Films will be available on our YouTube page following the announcement of the winners.

*Prize Package Valued at $500 for the Winning Team!* *Festival Passes Sold Separately* *Special All-Access Pass Discounts Available for FI Participants* *If your school/organization requires you to pay by PO or check, please email festival director, Tom Oliva, who will assist with the necessary registration process and invoice for payment.*

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NYC Film Invitational - All American High School Film Festival

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Any student filmmaker who is currently in high school or who graduated the year prior is eligible to participate in our competitions (if you graduate in 2023 you are still eligible in October of 2023).

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I am Texas Art and Writing Contests- Deadline April 24th - cash prizes and work in a gallery!

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I am Texas Art and Writing Contests- Deadline April 24th - cash prizes and work in a gallery!

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The 2024 I Am Texas Writing & Art Contest is NOW OPEN

The Categories:

Letter-Writing, Grades 2-5
Fiction/Non-Fiction, Grades 6-12

Art,
Grades 2-12

Deadline for Entry: April 30, 2024

The Bryan Museum houses over 70,000 pieces that tell the story of Texas and the American West and contains many online resources for student research.

Each year, our annual "I Am Texas" theme encourages student contestants to use historical artifacts found in The Bryan Museum as inspiration to express their creativity.

Presenting the 2024 Featured Artifacts:

The building that currently houses The Bryan Museum in Galveston was built in 1894. Its current look was redesigned by architect George B. Stowe and rebuilt in 1902 after suffering significant structural damage from the 1900 Storm.

The orphanage operated here until 1984. An exhibit about the history of this building is on display at The Bryan Museum through the end of 2023.

This wonderful painting depicts two African American pioneer families in foreground with two children playing on left, two women and a small child near a covered wagon at center and two men drinking coffee around a campfire by a stream. Four grazing horses in fore and midground and another wagon with horses and people at the foot of hills in the background. Colors:greens/reds/ochres/browns/orange/yellow/white/black/blue. With carved wood frame in bronzed gilded finish with linen liner.

Upright grand piano. The historic firm of Thomas Goggan and Brothers of Galveston and San Antonio (and other branch offices) was the oldest and largest music house in the state and arguably the best-known Texas piano company. Irishman Thomas S. Goggan moved to Texas with a complete stock of musical instruments and by 1866 opened his original retail store at the corner of East Market and Twenty-Second Street in Galveston.

The St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway Company issued this advertisement. It centers on their newly reduced rates for travelers heading to Texas in the late 1870s.
The Railway operated mostly in Arkansas and Missouri but extended south toward San Antonio, Texas.

Why Enter the I Am Texas Contest?

The winners of each category receive prize money!

Finalists will be published AND have their work displayed at The Bryan Museum

Builds creative skills and strengthens knowledge of history

Who Can Enter the I Am Texas Contest?

Contest is open to all students in grades 2 through 12

Any Texas school may participate: public, private, charter or homeschool

A parent, teacher, or the participating student may submit their contest entry

Don't forget to check out iWrite, our sister organization, for their 2023-2024 contest.

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Texas Fish Art Contest! Deadline February 28, 2024

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Texas Fish Art Contest! Deadline February 28, 2024

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Dallas ISD’s Youth Art Month is back and better than ever | The Hub

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Youth Art Month- YAM- Districtwide showcase featuring the best Dallas ISD Youth Artists to celebrate Youth Art Month. Be on the lookout for 2024’s dates

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Youth Art Month- YAM- Districtwide showcase featuring the best Dallas ISD Youth Artists to celebrate Youth Art Month. Be on the lookout for 2024’s dates

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Dallas ISD’s Youth Art Month is back and better than ever | The Hub

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Youth Art Month is back and in person this year, following a shutdown in 2020 and a virtual art show last year due to the pandemic. With more than 600 pieces, this year’s exhibit, which runs from now until May 7, showcases a collection of student artwork and, for the first time ever, features teache…

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Express yourself Poetry Competition by Dallas Public Library - deadline January 31

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Express yourself Poetry Competition by Dallas Public Library - deadline January 31

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https://dallaslibrary2.org/childrensCenter/youthPoetryContest/