The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Podcast
Welcome to The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Podcast — a show for teen artists, writers, and educators.
Hosted by The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, join us as we get to know accomplished Art & Writing Awards alumni and jurors. Founded in 1923, The Scholastic Awards has inspired bold ideas in creative teens throughout the country. Each month, we'll dive deep into the many different paths these Award winners have pursued. Whether it's fighting imposter syndrome, deciding on a college major, or you're stuck with a bad case of writer's block, we'll cover each and every one of your burning questions.
As the nation's longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens, our notable alumni include Amanda Gorman, Kinsale Drake, Silvia Plath, Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Andy Warhol — and you. With every episode, we hope to inspire you to keep writing, keep creating, and never give up on your dream.
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Podcast
Episode 1: Making Connections Through Art & Writing
In today’s episode, we discuss the courage it takes to show your art with the world, the challenges and joys of being a college student and an artist, how the Awards have impacted our guest’s career trajectories, and the process of judging teen artwork.
Guests:
(3:13): Screenwriter & filmmaker Sri Rao, best known for the Netflix series The Fame Game, discusses screenwriting, the importance of putting your work out there, and how the Awards shaped his career in film.
(21:30): 2022 Gold Medal Portfolio Award winner, Gina Bae, tells us about balancing her creative and personal life as a student pursuing a BFA in Illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design.
(33:01): Art juror and editor of the Scholastic Art Magazine, Katie Brickner, lets us in on the secrets of what makes award-winning art stand out.
