PRATT EXHIBIT AFFILIATE REPRESENTAION
We are in the process of planning the Pratt Manhattan Gallery Exhibit. This location will serve as home to the American Vision and Voices winners. We are making preparations to honor YOU! Select material from our National Archive will be displayed at this venue, too!
We are asking that Affiliates send three (OR MORE) photos of their award ceremonies to be part of an instillation piece slideshow shown in large scale on one of the gallery walls! How exciting…
You can send photos to my inbox at Jermaine@artandwriting.org as soon as possible, also, please post them in Robbie’s Room for others to see!
NEW AFFILIATE BOOT CAMP
for New Affiliates and/or New Coordinators ONLY
Wednesday, May 29, 9:30—5 p.m.
Education Resource Center
Scholastic, 557 Broadway, NY
Wonderful opportunities for new programs and new coordinators to existing programs to gather and learn about the Scholastic Art & Writing Award programing, how-to successfully run a program, expectations. A chance to intimately discuss program year prep, training, program launching, ordering and other things of this nature, ask questions to Alliance staff and develop a connection with other Affiliate that are in your shoes.
AFFILIATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Thursday, May 30, 9:30—5 p.m.
Friday, May 31, 9:30—1 p.m.
Education Resource Center
Scholastic, 557 Broadway, NY
This annual conference provides an opportunity for members of the Affiliate Network to come together with the Alliance and share views from across the country! Setting the stage for next year’s needs, converse about changes to be made and learn how we can better serve the program youth.
CHECK-IN AND TICKET PICK-UP
Thursday, May 30, 9:30—5 p.m.
Friday, May 31, 9:30—1 p.m.
Parsons The New School for Design
Theresa Lang Community and Student Center
55 W 13th Street
This is the only location where vouchers can be exchanged for Carnegie Hall Tickets. All students, their guests and teachers must stop by this location during the dates and times listed above in order to pick up their tickets. (** this excludes Affiliates**) Tickets cannot be obtained at Carnegie Hall.
CARNEGIE HALL CEREMONY
Friday, May 31
Ceremony begins at 6 p.m.
4-6 p.m. Mandatory Student Dress Rehearsal
5:30 p.m. Doors open for guests and teachers
6-7 p.m. Carnegie Hall Ceremony
Carnegie Hall
881 7th Ave (57th Street & 7th Avenue)
National Medalists are celebrated at world-famous Carnegie Hall. Graduating Seniors will cross the stage. All other award winners and teachers will be recognized with a bow from the house seats.
90th Anniversary Carnegie Hall Live Webcast!!
For the first time ever, The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards will webcast the 90th Anniversary National Awards Ceremony live from Carnegie Hall on May 31 at 6:00 p.m. ET! You are encouraged to announce the webcast at your school and encourage EVERYONE to watch this one-time only webcast event. You won’t want to miss this historic presentation. Visit artandwriting.org to learn more.
Affiliates are encouraged to plan viewing parties! It is our aim to encourage inclusiveness for this historic event, particularly for students who are unable to travel to NYC and provide an opportunity for them to salute their peers across the country. We will be providing Affiliates with tool kits that provide suggestions on planning your own viewing event.
Additionally, this is a great opportunity to celebrate the work that you do, reengage your audience and invite potential sponsors and partners to learn more about your program.
SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS AT TIMES SQUARE
Friday, May 31
Beginning at 2 p.m.
TIMES SQUARE NYC
On Friday, May 31, two screens at Times Square will display a 30 second Scholastic Art & Writing Awards feature every two minutes – throughout the day! If you are attending National Events, be sure to stop by Times Square and take a photograph with the Awards feature in the background!
SCHOLASTIC AWARDS GALA
Friday, May 31
Cocktails begin at 7 p.m.
The Edison Ballroom
240 West 47th Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues)
Cocktails: 7—8 p.m.
Dinner: 8—9:30 p.m.
After Party: 9:30 p.m.
Attire: Cocktail
We’ll be offering all affiliates a special ticket price of $150 (regular tickets are sold at $1000 each).
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards’ 90th Anniversary Gala will be presented at The Edison Ballroom following the annual presentation of the Awards at Carnegie Hall. Join us for cocktails, a silent auction, dinner and program. Subsequently, the celebration will continue at the 90th Anniversary after party.
SPECIAL BREAKFAST FOR TEACHERS
Saturday, June 1, 9—10 a.m.
Pratt Manhattan Gallery
144 West 14th Street, 2nd Floor
All teachers are invited to join the Alliance for a special breakfast reception to honor your dedication and accomplishment! Please RSVP through your online account.
EXHIBITION OPENING & STUDENT SHOWCASE
Saturday, June 1, 11—4 p.m.
Sheila C. Johnson Design Center
Parsons The New School for Design
66 Fifth Avenue at 13th Street
Pratt Manhattan Gallery
featuring American Visions & Voices medalists
144 West 14th Street, 2nd Floor
Tishman Auditorium
featuring National Medalists dramatic scripts
Parsons The New School
Day-long events featuring highlights of National Medalist art and writing from students across the country. Writers will have a change to read excerpts of their work; a selection of film and animation winning works will be screened throughout the day; Portfolio Gold Medalists will present on their scholarship-winning work; and professional actors will perform excerpts from a selection of dramatic scripts.
CLOSING RECEPTION – LET’S CELEBRATE
Saturday, June 1, 4—5 p.m.
Sheila C. Johnson Design Center
Parsons The New School for Design
66 Fifth Avenue at 13th Street
Award winners, teachers and guests from across the country will celebrate together during a fun and festive reception! Don’t miss it!
**Please note: If you, your student, teachers and/ or parents have questions about National Events, please forward them to nationalawards@artandwriting.org or 212-343-7729**
