Alliance for Young Artists & Writers

The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that identifies and supports the next generation of creative artists and writers. Founded in 1994 to manage and expand the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards (established in 1923 by Scholastic Inc.), it presents the nation's longest-running recognition program for creative teens in grades 7-12 across the U.S. and Canada, offering opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, and scholarships.