COMPETITIONS/ SCHOLARSHIPS

SONY WORD PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS – Deadline: December 9, 2015. The Youth Award recognizes the next generation of talented young photographers. Whether you are already a passionate photographer or just beginning your photographic journey, this is your chance to be part of the world’s biggest photography competition.  FREE!  – worldphoto.org

SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS – Deadline: December 16, 2015. Time to make your Scholastic Art account and start creating the work you want to send to them. You can send any art made since January 2015.  Time to start thinking about this excellent opportunity to win money and scholarships. Many of our 10-11th graders have won summer classes at local art schools. FREE!  – artandwriting.org

PTSA PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD – Deadline: December 14, 2015. The PTSA (Parent Teacher Association) has a yearly contest called Reflections for students. The theme for this year is “Let your imagination fly.” It is not required for the student to be a PTSA member and all other requirements are provided below. The deadline for submissions is December 14th and the price of each prize is to be determined. More info at http://capta.org/pta-leaders/programs/reflections/

EVENTS

ART CENTER/ NATIONAL PORTFOLIO DAY – January 17, 2016. The National Portfolio Day for the Los Angeles Area is on Jan 17, 2016 at Art Center College in Pasadena, CA. This is an event where students applying to art schools go and show their artwork to the schools they plan to apply to for portfolio review and feedback before they apply. It’s free to attend, and you can get lots of information about the schools at this event. Here is the link with a list of the schools attending: portfolioday.net

FREE ART PROGRAMS

CAL ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM  –  Deadline: December 15, 2015. This program provides 10 weeks of instruction during the spring semester for high school students. Students will learn how to use a manual 35mm camera, how to process black and white film, and how to print in the darkroom. Participants engage with CalArts faculty and student instructors in a productive environment where technical and conceptual skills expand. Participants’ work will be celebrated in public exhibitions at selected venues.  APPLY HERE!!

Class Times: Saturdays, 10:00am – 4:00pm / Dates: February 6 – April 16, 2016 / Location: CalArts, Photo Lab – Sublevel (24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355). Transportation provided from Grand Arts.