Scholastic Gold Key Exhibition

Gallery Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm;
Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm;
Extended hours during February 9 & 10 (9:00 am – 10:00 pm)

CCS is the proud sponsor of The Southeast Michigan & Thumb Art Region of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, an art competition for Huron, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Sanilac, St Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne County middle school and high school students.  This region receives approximately 4600 pieces of artwork and 210 portfolios to be adjudicated and selected for Honorable Mention, Silver and Gold Key Awards, American Vision Nominees, and Best of Show Portfolios. 1110 pieces of artwork and 68 digital portfolios are displayed in this exhibit, which runs from February 9th through February 27, 2026.

Approximately 350 pieces of artwork and portfolios receiving a Gold Key Award are sent digitally to New York for national adjudication. National Gold and Silver Medal winners in their senior year are eligible to receive scholarships from various colleges and cash awards from the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers.  Artwork is located in the Walter B. Ford II Building (Lower Level, First Floor, Third Floor) and Center Galleries in the Manoogian Visual Resource Center.