Maryland Region Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Maryland Region Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Overview: The nation's longest-running and most prestigious creative teen recognition program. BOPA serves as the Maryland regional affiliate for this national competition, supporting Maryland's next generation of creatives.

Geographic Scope: Maryland (regional affiliate serving Maryland students)

Eligibility:

Students in grades 7-12

Ages 13 and up

Open to teens in Maryland

Categories: 28 categories of art and writing

Award Structure:

Regional awards:

- Gold Keys
- Silver Keys
- Honorable Mentions

National awards and scholarships available

American Visions & American Voices medal categories

2024-2025 Results:

Over 4,300 art submissions

Over 800 writing submissions

Nearly 4,500 participating students

Regional Art Awards: 560 Gold Keys, 739 Silver Keys, 1,324 Honorable Mentions

Regional Writing Awards: 240 Gold Keys, 407 Silver Keys, 96 Honorable Mentions

National Recognition:

Students compete for national medals

National American Voices & Visions Medal recipients receive additional recognition

Scholarship opportunities available to national awardees

Teacher Recognition:

Outstanding art educators recognized with gift certificates from Blick Art Materials & Utrecht Art Supplies

Contact: Barbara Hauck, Director of Arts Council Programming

Email: bhauck@promotionandarts.org