Scholastic Resources
Polk County Art Region
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art is thrilled to host the upcoming annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for the Polk County, Florida Art Region. Students and teachers are invited to use this page as a resource in preparing for the competition.
Click the buttons below for guides, ideas, artwork inspiration, and additional details about the competition.
Guides and Tips
Sophia De La Cruz, Blast of Emotions, 2026 The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art Purchase Award
Examples of Award-Winning Artworks
Past Polk County Regional Gold Key Winners
Past National Winners
Madelyn Hamm, Sassy Bass, 2023 The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art Purchase Award
Videos
Evelyn Hoffert, Paper Weight, 2024 The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art Purchase Award
Questions
If you have any questions about the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for the Polk County Art Region, please contact:
Megan Carpenter at mcarpenter2@flsouthern.edu or 863-688-7743 ext. 5423
Ellen Chastain at echastain@flsouthern.edu or 863-688-7743 ext. 5979