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Google Sites

Google Sites is a free website builder that New West allows students to have access to and is compatible with our systems

Students will create and maintain a personal art portfolio using Google SItes.

In accordance with 21st Century practice, all students are expected to update their digital portfolios. Students are required to upload their work in a timely manner to receive a grade. Expectation and extended learning opportunities are posted to Google Classroom and here. Student posts to their website, Google Site , for a grade.

You can watch either of these videos for demonstrations.

Contests and Scholarships

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Scholarships, ongoing opportunities

National Art Educators Student Opportunities National NAHS Juried Exhibition
Deadline: December
Submitted by the teacher; open to NAHS members only
https://www.arteducators.org/community/articles/333-nahs-njahs-juried-exhibition

College Board Scholarships you can search through a database, various types of scholarships

Student Art Guide Art Competitions a list compiled by a reliable source. There are different options and requirements. I support fee free

Open June 2023 for 2024 Young Arts Financial awards, mentorship, space grants, community, and continued investment in creative and professional development opportunities for award winners are the pillars of their programs. 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

Fashion Industry of Design and Merchandising FIDM multiple scholarships

The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers https://www.artandwriting.org/programs/exhibitions/

fall

August

Blick Art Materials Contests, Celebrating Art DUE 8/10/23

Celebrating Art hosts three art contests each year for students across the United States in grades K-12. There is no cost to enter and no fee to be published. Judges select the top 35% of the entries received to be published in a national anthology. Students have option for individual submission.

Blick Facebook link

September

October

November

International Space Contest Deadline: November
Awards: Prize, ribbon, astronaut autograph,  certificate,  display of work, etc.

The Art of Conservation: The Songbird ContestParticipants are required to submit an original piece of artwork accompanied by an essay detailing the unique characteristics of their chosen bird species and their conservation needs. Participants will have until November 30th of each year to submit their entry to the contest by mail to Wildlife Forever

December

National NAHS Juried Exhibition
Deadline: December
Submitted by teacher; open to NAHS members only
https://www.arteducators.org/community/articles/333-nahs-njahs-juried-exhibition

Scholastic Art Awards (Boston Globe)
GD Deadline: December
Final Deadline: December
$5 per entry, $20 per portfolio
Grand Prize: $10,000 scholarship
Examples

Youth Art Month 
Deadline: December
Submitted by teacher; 6 maximum 

Youth Art Month Flag/Banner Contest
Deadline: December
Grand Prize: $1000, $1500 for school

spring

January

Doodle for Google Save the date Submissions open 1/11/2023 Deadline: Grand Prize: $30,000 scholarship, $50,000 for school

Vans Custom Culture High School Submissions 1/10/2023 - 2/4/2023 Vans High School Custom Culture

Coastal Art Contest Due digitally with forms uploaded January 31st 2023 at 5:00pm NWCHS will be in category grades 7-9, and 10-12. Entries must have a California coastal or ocean theme

Smokey the Bear Poster Contest chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.gardenclub.org/sites/default/files/2022-08/poster-contest-timeline.pdf january 20 2023 due to state chapter

FEBRUARY

The Autry Museum Juried High School Students Art Show February 15, 2023 There is no entry fee. Autry Classroom Curators Presents: Visions of Solidarity Opening Reception: Saturday, April 22, 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m

Challenger Contest DUE February 20, 2023 create a work of art that honors the Challenger mission and its impact on space exploration.

Design Duck Stamp National Art Contest Due 2/1/2023 Award: Your work on a postage stamp

The Art of Conservation The Fish Art Contest uses art, science, and creative writing to foster connections to the outdoors and inspire the next generation of stewards. The 2023 Contest Deadline is February 28th, 2023.

MARCH

Create a Greeting Card Contest, DUE March 2nd, 2023.

Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest DUE March 31, National Winner $34,000 Awards: Scholarships, display of work & feature in magazine & website, plaque, trip to VFW Auxiliary National Convention, etc

April

Blick Art Materials Contests, Celebrating Art DUE APRIL 6, 2023, Celebrating Art (final date 8/10/23) There is no cost to enter and no fee to be published.

Blick Facebook link

May

Congressional, 37th District, Work stays in Washington DC for 1 yearl

June

National Art Education Association Summer Student Exhibition
Deadline: June
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​Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship
Award: Scholarship

Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship
​Award: Scholarship

School Art Shows

fall semester

My American Experience

Studio Art 1 participate with a portraiture in graphite of someone that represents Life, Liberty, or the Pursuit of Happiness in their lives. The accompanying Artist Statements share the reasoning behind the work

Studio Art 2 and Advanced students represent their understanding in 2D landscape, portraiture or 3D work. Their Artist Statements give insight and meaning to their work.

2025 Theme is Healing Through Color

How To Participate in the CAEA YAM Flag and Banner Program

CAEA YAM Flag Competition Entry Basics

Who Can Participate: Students in grades K-12. Submitting teacher must be a current member of the California Art Education Association (CAEA) and may submit no more than three entries per year.

Designs: The flag design needs to include creative images that represent California or art.
• Designs must incorporate the specific year’s YAM theme, the words “Youth Art Month”, and “California” or “CA”.
• The flag design should be printable to a 3’ x 5’ flag or banner.
• The design may be vertical or horizontal.

Click here to download a PDF detailing the annual Youth Art Month Museum Flag Display information.

Required Forms: All entries MUST include the following forms:
• Flag/Banner Submission Form
• Student Artwork/Flag Release Form

Click here to locate the National Flag Entry Form Template and Release Form.

Annual Submission Dates
December 15: Deadline to submit National Flag Entry Form Template and Release Form to yam@caea-arteducation.org.

December 16 – December 31: CAEA State Council judging of flag submissions.

January 1 to January 15: Winning flag design student and teacher notified; CAEA sends flag design for printing.

February 1: Printed flag sent by CAEA to Council for Art Education for display at the Youth Art Month Museum.

NAEA Annual Convention: Winning flag design on display at the Youth Art Month Museum at the NAEA National Convention.

Instructions
1. Download the National Flag Entry Form Template here.
2. Students will create a work of art following the design guidelines stated above and in the National Flag Entry Form Template.
2.a. Students can create the work of art directly on the Submission Form or on another sheet of paper and digitally scan the work onto the Submission Form.
3. Download and complete the National Flag Entry Release Form here.
4. Submit the National Flag Entry Form Template and Release Form and a JPEG of the flag design to yam@caea-arteducation.org.

LAUSD

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In the Fall: Gene Autry Museum

Students work that is accepted in the juried show will be shown at the Gene Autry Museum in Los Angeles at a student art show.

2024 show, Vision Of Freedom

2024 Congressional Art Competition

2024 rules

About the Competition

Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the Artistic Discovery competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.

Students submit entries to their representative’s office, and panels of district artists select the winning entries. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, DC. The winning works are displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol.

• Submissions in April

• 37th District Kamlager-Dove

• 2024 Rules for Teachers and Students

• Release Form

• 2024 Congressional Art Winner Page

• Accepted forms of artwork include:

  • Paintings - including oil, acrylics, and watercolor

  • Drawings - including pastels, colored pencil, pencil, charcoal, ink, and markers; it is recommended that charcoal and pastel drawings be fixed.

  • Collages - must be two dimensional

  • Prints - including lithographs, silkscreen, and block prints

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

    Computer-generated art

    Photography

Additional office information & requirements: 

• Office Address: 4929 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 650 Los Angeles, CA 90010 

• Must make 2 copies of 2024 Student Release Form (one in a folder and one taped to the back of the artwork)

• Art pieces do not have to be framed for judging 

• In addition, please submit a high-quality photo in JPG format to Jackson.Benarroch@mail.house.gov. Make sure to include a copy of the 2024 Student Release Form in PDF format. Include in the subject line of the email the following information: 

  • “Your name - Name of the piece – Medium” 

Entries will be judged by a panel of local artists and art experts, and the winner will be notified by early May.

If you would like more information about the Congressional Art Competition, reach out to Jackson.Benarroch@mail.house.gov.

Spring

Spring: Culmination of the Year

A celebration of the term. Students choose how to represent themselves.

Studio Art 1: choose two of their favorite works

Studio Art 2: Choose 4 of their favorite works

Advanced: choose 6 of their favorite works. Sketchbook or product

Senior Art Show

On campus. Students will create a mini show highlighting their work from the years at New West. Students will create a bio about themselves and their next steps.

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National Art Honors Society

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Student Expectations

• Cost $5 annually

• Monthly Meeting Attendance

• 10 hours community service in art related activity

• B+ Grade Average

What do NAHS Student Members Receive?

Opportunities for national recognition, scholarships, leadership experience, and connectivity to 50,000+ outstanding arts students worldwide are available to members of an NAHS or NJAHS chapter, including:

• Scholarships

• National Awards

• National Art Exhibit

• Publication of Artwork in NAEA News

• Leadership Opportunities

• Service Opportunities

• NAHS Digital Badge

• NAHS Insignia and Resources

• Student Member Certificate and Card

Since 1978, the National Art Honor Society Programs support student members in their efforts to attain the highest standards in art scholarship, character, and service.

What are the National Art Honor Societies?

The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) or National Junior Art Honor Society (NJAHS) are more than “art clubs.” Students are required to meet eligibility criteria for membership as detailed in your chapter’s constitution and bylaws (download the Chapter Handbookoffsite link downloadAcrobat Reader for details).

• NAHS is for high school students in grades 9-12.

Parents and Students

National Art Honor Society chapters magnify the innovation, skill, and scholarship that visual arts programs and students bring to their school and community.

Learn about the benefits of student membership and ask what it takes to become a member. Chapters are designed to support and recognize students who have shown outstanding abilities in art.

Below are answers to questions that are commonly asked by parents and students:

• How can my child participate in the National Art Honor Society?
  A student may participate in the National Art Honor Societies through an established chapter at their school. A student cannot participate as a single member. Contact your child’s art educator or school administrator to ask about an existing chapter at the school or, download information to share in support of establishing a chapter hereoffsite link downloadAcrobat Reader.

• What are the benefits of having a chapter at my child’s school?
  View a full list of student benefits and sponsor benefits.

• What are the eligibility criteria for my child to be included?
  Students must be enrolled in grades 6–12, have completed at least 1 semester of art in the school, and have a minimum art GPA of “B” (or the school’s equivalent) to be eligible for membership. Membership is based upon art scholarship, service, and character. Please note that additional eligibility criteria may be outlined within a school’s bylaws. Be sure to check with your child’s school for specific eligibility information.

• What is a chapter sponsor? Who can act as chapter sponsor?
  A chapter sponsor is an art faculty member (Ms. Stuczynski)designated to supervise and provide guidance for the chapter on a regular basis. The sponsor acts as a liaison between the chapter and NAEA, faculty, administration, students, and community. Any art faculty member employed at the school may act as the school’s NAHS/NJAHS chapter sponsor.

• Who can I contact if I have questions?
  If you have questions about the policies or procedures of the chapter at your child’s school, please contact the chapter sponsor directly. For general program inquiries, please send an email to NAEA Member Services at NAHS@arteducators.org.

National Portfolio Day

free portfolio reviews, in person and virtually.

The National Portfolio Day Association (NPDA) was established in 1978 solely for the organization and planning of National Portfolio Day events. Today, the Association continues this work and has broadened its mission to provide support to professionals advising students on portfolio development for college/university admission. Consisting of more than 100 post-secondary institutions that hold regional accreditation and accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), or its equivalent, NPDA is the only organization of its kind and its membership represents the highest standard of visual arts education available in the world.

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