7 GPS Students Receive Awards From Alliance For Young Artists And Writers

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Madi Clower ’22 | Drawing | Honorable Mention

Mia Iannois ’21 | Digital Media | Honorable Mention

AnnaKate Stipanov ’21 | Painting | Silver Key Designation

Emma-Kate White ’22 | Drawing | Silver Key Designation

Caroline Farris ’22 | Mixed Media | Silver Key Designation

Lily DuPlooy ’21 | portfolio including Digital Media and Drawing | Honorable Mention

Ellie Paty ’21 | Photography | Silver Key Designation

Seven GPS juniors and seniors were recognized by The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers for their commitment to excellence in artistry. Founded in 1923, the national nonprofit organization established the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards to highlight teens for their talents and creativity across 28 categories that range from printmaking to novel writing, painting, ceramics, and more. This award recognition program is the nation’s longest-running program for creative teens and considered the most prestigious.

Since its inception, The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers has fostered the creativity and talents of millions of students, including renowned alumni such as artists Andy Warhol and Robert Indiana; authors Truman Capote, Sylvia Plath, and Stephen King; actors Robert Redford and Lena Dunham; and designer Zac Posen, who have gone on to become leaders in their fields.

Hundreds of thousands of works are submitted each year from students in every state in the nation. This year, 27 GPS students entered 35 pieces across the 15 visual arts categories to be judged on their originality, technical skill, and emergence of personal vision or voice.

“Every year, we have our AP Drawing, AP 2-D students, and Art III students enter work for the Scholastic Art Awards,” said GPS art teacher Debbie Glasscock. “This year I asked two juniors who were in my Art II class to enter as well.”

“I frequently tell my students how good they are, but receiving recognition from outside of GPS is validation of their skill and creativity that comes from someone besides their teacher,” said Ms. Glasscock. “I'm so proud of how hard my students work, and I'm thrilled so many were recognized this year.”