FAQ Category: Work Upload

Entry deadlines range from December to January and vary by region. To find your regional deadline, visit the My Region page.

Uploaded images should have a print resolution of 300dpi and the file size should be around 3MB–5MB. Upload the best quality image you have.

While there are no size limitations for art entries, regional exhibitions may not be able to display oversized works. At the national level, works larger than 500 square inches may not be exhibited. Check your regional program’s webpage for their exhibition requirements.

Works cannot be entered as a group collaboration. Only one student will be officially attached to a specific entry; however, you may add collaborator information, such as names, to the Work Sources fields during the work upload process. This includes works in the Film & Animation category. Please use your best judgment when determining which teen involved in… Continue reading

No, teens and educators cannot edit works online after the entry deadline.

If you have updates to your profile, including name or address changes, please make those as soon as possible. Changes made to your profile after the entry deadline may not be reflected in awards you may win this year, but the sooner you make the changes, the more likely it is that we will be… Continue reading

You will be automatically assigned to a regional program when you create your account at portal.artandwriting.org based on your school’s zip code. You may have a different regional program for art entries than for writing entries.  To find your region, visit the My Region page. For more guidance on creating your account, finding your region, and entering works,… Continue reading

Entry fees are $10.00 per individual entry and $30.00 per portfolio entry. The Awards are presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and its Affiliate Partners. Entry fees support both your local Affiliate and the Alliance to cover the cost of processing, customer service, scholarships, ceremonies, exhibitions, publications, and… Continue reading

You do not need to list an educator when entering your work. However, we highly encourage you to list an educator so that they receive recognition for their guidance.   For more guidance on selecting your educators, view our walkthrough videos on Uploading Art Work and Uploading Writing Work.