Davis Student Earns Scholastic Art Award

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Valerie Nguyen of Davis High School received a Silver Key from Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, presented by The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, for her artwork “Got Veggies?” Her piece will be on display at the Texas Art Supply upstairs gallery during January. She will receive the prestigious Silver Key pin during an award ceremony on January 22 at the Texas Art Supply Montrose location. Nguyen is pictured with her art teacher Marilyn Venne.

The nonprofit organization identifies teenagers with exceptional artistic and literary talent and brings their remarkable work to a national audience through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The Awards have an impressive legacy dating back to 1923 and a noteworthy roster of past winners including Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath, Truman Capote, Richard Avedon, Robert Redford and Joyce Carol Oates.

Every year, the Alliance works with more than 100 regional affiliates across the country to bring the program to local communities. Teens in grades seventh through twelfth can apply in 30 categories of art and writing for the chance to earn scholarships and have their works exhibited or published. Davis High School competed locally at the Harris County Department of Education.