The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers announced the winners of the 2026 Philadelphia Region Scholastic Art & Writing Awards with twenty George School students receiving thirty-four awards. Students took home nine gold keys, nine silver keys, and sixteen honorable mentions in painting, mixed media, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, and photography. 

Founded to preserve the legacy and shepherd the future of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers activates a vibrant network of teen artists and writers, alumni, and educational partners across the United States and Canada; creates opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, scholarships, and community-building; and celebrates the transformative power of creative expression. The Alliance identifies and supports the next generation of creative voices.

Since 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have recognized some of the nation’s most celebrated artists and writers while they were still teenagers, including Tschabalala Self, Stephen King, Kay WalkingStick, José Parlá, Amanda Gorman, Charles White, Joyce Carol Oates, and Andy Warhol.

I am incredibly proud of our students in the Visual Arts Program who submitted their work to the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards this year. Their dedication to their craft and willingness to share their creative voices have resulted in an impressive number of Gold, Silver, and Honorable Mention awards. This achievement is especially commendable given the many commitments our students balance at George School. Congratulations not only to those who received awards, but also to every student who took the initiative to submit work to this esteemed organization. Their courage and commitment to their art deserve celebration.Danielle Picard-Sheehan
Director of Visual Arts & Design

In 2025, nearly 110,000 teens across the United States and Canada entered more than 310,000 original works in 28 different categories of art and writing.

Gold key recipients will be considered for awards at the national level. National medals are announced on March 25. Scroll for the full list of George School award recipients and view the gold key-winning pieces.

Of Water and Sky, Cherry Gao '27

Storm Approaching, Celine Ge '26

Lonely, Lucy Li '27

A Step Away, Lucy Li '27

Evolution, Rowan Grim '26

Unnamed Subway, Alina Pang '26

Guests in the Scene, Alina Pang '26

Red Sun Rising, G Warmouth '27

Saturn's Folly, G Warmouth '27