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| Belle Blanchard - National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards - Silver Medal |
Congratulations to DGN Visual Artist Belle Blanchard, who has been honored with two National Silver Medals by the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, placing her artwork in the Top 1% of all adjudicated works nationally.
"We are thrilled for Belle, and this amazing accomplishment," said DGN Fine Arts Department Chairperson Brayer Teague. "Belle's hard work and determination, coupled with the exceptional mentoring of her teachers, has propelled her to be recognized at this level. We could not be happier for her."
Fine Arts faculty member Robyn Bican shared, "Belle has worked diligently to learn new techniques and challenge herself to go above and beyond what is expected in Jewelry and Metalwork. She spends hours developing sketches, exploring new ideas, and sample pieces so that the final product is perfect. I have seen so much growth and I am so proud of her accomplishments in the past two years that I have had her as a Jewelry student."
Each year, the Alliance of Young Artists and Writers partners with more than 100 visual arts and literary arts organizations across the country to bring the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards to local communities. Teens in grades 7–12 (ages 13 and up) apply in 29 categories of art and writing. Starting in 1923, the competition has made an enduring impact on the art and education. In 2020, students submitted over 300,000 works of art and writing to the Scholastic Awards.
Submissions are juried by luminaries in the visual and literary arts, some of whom are past award recipients. Panelists look for works that best exemplify originality, technical skill, and the emergence of a personal voice or vision.
Students receiving Regional Gold Keys, Silver Keys, Honorable Mentions, or American Voices and Visions Nominations are celebrated within their communities through local exhibitions and ceremonies. Gold Key works are then judged nationally by an impressive panel of creative–industry experts to receive National Medals, including Gold Medals, Silver Medals, American Voices and Visions Medals, Gold Medal and Silver with Distinction Portfolio Medals, and Special Achievement Awards.
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| Belle Blanchard - National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards - Silver Medal |
