More than 500 Scholastic Art Awards presented to Pinellas students in grades 7-12

Feb. 15, 2021

The Pinellas County Art Region of the Scholastic Art Awards presented the awards at the virtual ceremony at Gibbs High School on Feb. 10. Each student’s work was displayed and name was called during the live-streamed event.

An exhibition of 218 Gold and Silver Key works was on display in the Grande Theatre Lobby and Gallery. All award-winning art, films and animations can be viewed online in the PCS Student Virtual Gallery.

The Scholastic Art Awards program is the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious educational initiative supporting student achievement in the visual arts.

This year, regional top awards were presented to 11 students for their Gold Key work.The artwork receiving a Gold Key has been forwarded on for national judging.

The PAEA American Visions Nominee Awards

• Sponsored by the Pinellas Art Education Association, each student below received $200:
• Jaden Green, 12^th grade, PCCA at Gibbs High School
• Heidi Hicks, 12^th grade, Shorecrest Preparatory School
• Sophia Hicks, 12^th grade, Lakewood High School
• Grace Martin, 10^th grade, PCCA at Gibbs High School
• Joshua Pandey, 11^th grade, Clearwater High School

The PAVA Awards of Excellence

• Sponsored by the Professional Association of Visual Arts, each student below received $500:
• Nike Harris, 12^th grade, East Lake High School
• Jasmine Lucas, 11^th grade, Lakewood High School
• Adria Peter, 12^th grade, PCCA at Gibbs High School
• Elise Tuttle, 10^th grade, PCCA at Gibbs High School

The Young Masters Art Portfolio Awards

• Sponsored by the Mainsail Art Festival, each student with an award-winning portfolio received $1000:
• Sophie Dery, 12^th grade, Largo High School
• Quinn Seetoo, 12^th grade, PCCA at Gibbs High School