The Fine Arts Center has been the Southwest Virginia Affiliate for the Scholastic Art Awards for more than 20 years, serving a region that includes students in 23 counties and the independent cities and towns within them.

This year, almost 500 entries were submitted across all categories. High School Gold Key winners will automatically move forward to the national competition.

Educators and families are encouraged to attend the Closing Reception and Awards Ceremony for the Scholastic Exhibition.

Schedule (February 22, 2025):

• The Reception will start at noon in the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley.

• The Awards Ceremony will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the Historic Pulaski Theatre.

• Following the Awards, Educators may pick up their students’ art.