Educators can indicate they would like an entry’s fee waived on the payment page of their portal account. We recommend that educators make sure their students are aware of the easy fee waiver option, so they can make the determination for themselves.
When teens are able to pay, they are encouraged to do so. Nominal entry fees help a national community of creative teens participate in this program. The Awards are presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and its Affiliate Partners. Entry fees support essential operational costs.
Fee waivers are made possible, in part, by BLICK Art Materials.
Some policies may vary by region; visit the My Region page to find your region.
For more guidance on entry fees and fee waivers, view our Teen and Educator walkthrough videos on submitting payment.