1. Field Trips & FINE ARTS COMPETITIONS
Showcasing Your Talent

2. Upcoming Field Trips & Activities
10/28: Lawndale Center and Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Dia De Los Muertos Exhibition
Craft Texas 2016
11/02: Renaissance Festival
1/26: Lone Star College – Edge of Eden, Uganda Through an Artist’s Eye (Tentative)
MFAH – to be scheduled
National Art Honor Society – every Tuesday 3-4 pm
Volunteer hours
Art-making activities

3. Renaissance Festival Due Friday Field Trip 11/2
Should reflect the themes of the Texas Renaissance Festival such as royalty, life in the 15th/16th centuries, fantasy, or renaissance literature, science or art.
Must be original in concept, design and execution and may not violate any US copyright laws.
No larger than 32 inches by 32 inches from the outside dimensions of the frame, or in the case of 3D: 32’ by 32’ by 32”.
Awards will be given to the first, second and third place finalists in each category. Awards will be presented to the winners at the Royal Awards Ceremony held at the 2:00 in the Sea Devil Tavern both days. See the School Days schedule of events.

4. Scholastic Art Rules: Judged on three core values: Artwork Due 12/12
Create an original work of art
Enter up to 2 pieces
Controversial themes/subject matter allowed
Works cannot be copies of old masters or already published works
Judged on three core values:
Originality
Personal Voice & Vision
Technical Skill
Artwork Due 12/12
Categories:
architecture
Ceramics & glass
Comic art
Photography
Printmaking
Design
Digital Art
Drawing and Illustration
Fashion
Film & Animation
Jewelry
Mixed Media
Painting
Sculpture

5. Scholastic Art Awards Regional Awards National Awards
Gold Key: The very best works submitted to local programs. Gold Key works are automatically considered for national–level recognition
Silver Key: Stand-out works submitted to local programs that demonstrate exceptional ability.
Honorable Mention: Accomplished works submitted to local programs showing great skill and potential.
American Visions & Voices Nominees: Five works, from across all categories and grades, are selected from those earning Gold Keys as the “Best-of-Show” for each local program as nominees for the American Visions & Voices Medals.
Gold Medal: The most outstanding works in the nation.
Silver Medal: Works demonstrating high honors on the national level.
American Visions & Voices Medals: One work from each local region, from the five American Voices & Visions Nominees, will earn an American Visions & Voices Medal.
Gold & Silver Medal Portfolios: Seniors with outstanding portfolios are recognized with Gold Medal Portfolio and Silver Medals with Distinction Portfolio Awards. These honors include scholarships
Sponsored Awards: Additional awards and scholarships are presented through the support of our sponsors.
National Medalist are recognized in part at the National Ceremony at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

6. RODEO ART
Must be Western Art – art that represents the heritage and lifestyle of the West, both Historically and present day
January ISC
2-D Categories: Colored Drawing, Mixed Media, Monochromatic Drawing, Painting
3-D Categories: Sculpture or Functional Ceramics (not eligible for auction)
MUST BE TITLED
Published images, logos, slogans and licensed characters cannot be used
Auction of selected works

7. "Back To The Nature" by Hanlu Zhang
VASE
Visual Arts Student Exhibition
4 February 2017 at Dickinson ISD
State VASE Event in San Antonio: April
While the artworks are being juried, the students are participating in professional workshops, lectures, slide presentations, demonstrations, and outdoor sketching opportunities
Portfolio Review by Colleges & Universities (such as the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, UT, Columbus College of Art and Design and more)
"Back To The Nature" by Hanlu Zhang
2016 Gold Seal Winner

8. 14th Annual FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
April 28-29
Lone Star College – Kingwood
K-12 Juried Exhibition
Awards include Best in Show and People’s Choice
Volunteer Hours (Face Painting)

9. Empty Bowls 6 May 2017 Summer Creek HS
Auction of ceramic bowls to benefit HAMM (Humble Area Assistance Ministries)
Service hours for making bowls, volunteering at auction