All guests must check-in in-person at the NYC Marriott Marquis (9th floor) in order to pick up their National Ceremony tickets and medals.
Check-in will be open Tuesday, June 9, from 12:00–4:00 pm, and Wednesday, June 10, from 10:00 am–1:00 pm.
All Awards Week events are free to attend. Events that require advanced registration or are recommended for a certain audience will be noted as such, otherwise, most events are open to all guests, and you may simply show up!
Tuesday, June 9
Mandatory Check-In & Ticket Pick Up
12:00–4:00pm
Marriott Marquis, 9th Floor
In-person check-in is required for teens and their guests, educators, and partners—if you’re attending the National Ceremony, you must pick up your paper tickets. Questions on how National Ceremony tickets work? Please refer to the National Ceremony page.
This is also your chance to pick up your Gold Medal, snap your picture in our photo area, and meet other winners!
Gold Key Boutique
12:00–4:00pm
Marriott Marquis, 9th Floor
Get some Scholastic Art & Writing Awards merch. We have hoodies, t-shirts, stickers, and more available for purchase. Can’t wait? Purchase online.
Giveaway Table
12:00–4:00pm
Marriott Marquis, 9th Floor
Grab a copy of the 2026 Yearbook, 2026 Art and Writing Publications*, free passes to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and more! All giveaway items are available while supplies last.
Please note: The Yearbook lists all 2026 Scholastic Award winners and the Art and Writing Publications feature selected winning work. Teens will be notified in advance if their work is being considered for publication.
Drop-in Art Studio
12:00–5:30pm
Marriott Marquis, 9th Floor
Create, relax, and maybe showoff a little at our drop-in art studio. You can stay for a few minutes or hang all day. Make a keepsake (other than your medal). Presented in collaboration with Community-Word Project.
Community-Word Project is an NYC-based organization that facilitates culturally responsive, multidisciplinary art programs for students, teaching artists, and communities to develop and amplify their voices and creative skills.
National Exhibition—Open Gallery Hours
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Scholastic Inc.
130 Mercer Street
View a selection of National Award-winning works and celebrate the teen artists who created them. This event is hosted at Scholastic HQ, so you might spot Clifford and Captain Underpants too!
Please note: The National Exhibition features a selection of Gold Medal-winning artworks. Due to logistical constraints, not every winning work is on display. You will be notified in advance by the Scholastic Awards Exhibitions team if your work is being featured.
National Exhibition—Gallery Tours
Advanced registration required; capacity is limited
Pick one: 1:30 pm or 3:00 pm
Scholastic Inc.
130 Mercer Street
Take a deeper dive into National Award-winning works. Tours are 60 minutes in length and will be led by a New York City museum educator. This event is open to 2026 winners and their guests, and capacity is limited. If you can't attend a tour, you can still come by during Open Gallery Hours!
Please note: The National Exhibition features a selection of Gold Medal-winning artworks. Due to logistical constraints, not every winning work is on display. You will be notified in advance by the Scholastic Awards Exhibitions team if your work is being featured.
Creative Careers: An Alumni Panel Discussion
5:30–6:30pm
Marriott Marquis, 9th Floor
Where will your Scholastic Award take you? Meet alumni who have turned their love of art and writing as teens into creative careers, hear about their pathways, take notes on their advice, ask questions, and get inspired!
Gold Medal Open Mic
7:00–8:00pm
Marriott Marquis, 9th Floor
Come cheer on your peers! Gold Medal writers are invited to take to the stage and read excerpts of their award-winning work. If you’d like to read, you must complete the Interest Form by April 10—we'll let you know by the end of May whether your work has been selected. Presented in collaboration with Writopia Lab.
Writopia Lab is a nonprofit organization founded in NYC that runs in person and online creative writing workshops, university-based residencies, and a literary arts camp in the Berkshires. Their warm and rigorous approach is rooted in the belief that celebrating and sharing stories contributes to the building of stronger, more literate societies.
Mocktail Mixer
8:30–10:00pm
Marriott Marquis, 9th Floor
End your day hanging out with fellow Scholastic Award winners—grab a Scholastic Awards signature mocktail, load up on snacks, and rock out to tunes on the dance floor.
A note for parents: This is designed to be a teen-focused event, though we encourage you to make a plan that works for your family—whether that’s dropping off your teen, or joining them on the dance floor. There will also be an adjacent (quieter!) sitting area for parents who want to hangout and connect with each other.
Wednesday, June 10
Educator & Partner Appreciation Breakfast
Open to Educators & Partners only; advanced registration is required.
8:30–10:00 am
Marriott Marquis, 9th Floor
A special thank you from the Alliance to our wonderful partners and educators! Join us for a light breakfast and an opportunity to connect with colleagues. As a special treat, we’ll hear from artist John "CRASH" Matos on the importance of nurturing creative young people. Attendees will receive a free book signed by the artist.
John "CRASH" Matos is a renowned graffiti artist born and raised in the Bronx, New York. He curated the groundbreaking "Graffiti Art Success for America" at Fashion MODA, launching the graffiti movement that remains active to this day. CRASH has been part of numerous museum and gallery shows around the world focusing on graffiti and street art, and has works in many permanent museum collections. He continues to work and show both locally and internationally. He is the co-owner of the contemporary art gallery WALLWORKS NEW YORK and the co-owner of Wallworks TWO, a locally driven retail boutique, both located in the Bronx.
Scholarship Breakfast
By invitation only; advanced registration is required
9:00–10:30 am
Redeye Grill
890 Seventh Avenue at 56th Street
Teens have the opportunity to meet and say thank you to the funders who made their scholarships possible. If you've already picked up your medal, please wear it to this event!
Mandatory Check-In & Ticket Pick Up
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Marriott Marquis, 9th Floor
In-person check-in is required for teens and their guests, educators, and partners—if you’re attending the National Ceremony, you must pick up your paper tickets. Questions on how National Ceremony tickets work? Please refer to the National Ceremony page.
This is also your chance to pick up your Gold Medal, snap your picture in our photo area, and meet other winners!
Gold Key Boutique
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Marriott Marquis, 9th Floor
Get some Scholastic Art & Writing Awards merch. We have hoodies, t-shirts, stickers, and more available for purchase. Can’t wait? Purchase online.
Giveaway Table
10:00am–1:00pm
Marriott Marquis, 9th Floor
Grab a copy of the 2026 Yearbook, 2026 Art and Writing Publications*, free passes to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and more! All giveaway items are available while supplies last.
Please note: The Yearbook lists all 2026 Scholastic Award winners and the Art and Writing Publications feature selected winning work. Teens will be notified in advance if their work is being considered for publication.
National Exhibition—Open Gallery Hours
10:00 am–2:00 pm
Scholastic Inc.
130 Mercer Street
View a selection of National Award-winning works and celebrate the teen artists who created them. This event is hosted at Scholastic HQ, so you might spot Clifford and Captain Underpants too!
Please note: The National Exhibition features a selection of Gold Medal-winning artworks. Due to logistical constraints, not every winning work is on display. You will be notified in advance by the Scholastic Awards Exhibitions team if your work is being featured.
Mandatory Dress Rehearsal and National Ceremony
3:00–7:15pm
Carnegie Hall
57th Street and 7th Avenue
Join us at Carnegie Hall for the 2026 National Ceremony! Teens are required to attend a dress rehearsal at 3:00 pm. All other guests can enter Carnegie Hall starting at 5:00 pm. Make sure you register for your tickets to the National Ceremony at Carnegie Hall by May 19. For more event information, view the National Ceremony Page.
Thursday, June 11
National Exhibition—Gallery Tours
Advanced registration required; capacity is limited
Pick one: 11:00 am or 12:30 pm
Scholastic Inc.
130 Mercer Street
Take a deeper dive into National Award-winning works. Tours are 60 minutes in length and will be led by a New York City museum educator. This event is open to 2026 winners and their guests, and capacity is limited. If you can't attend a tour, you can still come by during Open Gallery Hours!
National Exhibition—Open Gallery Hours
1:30–5:00pm
Scholastic Inc.
130 Mercer Street
View a selection of National Award-winning works and celebrate the teen artists who created them. This event is hosted at Scholastic HQ, so you might spot Clifford and Captain Underpants too!
Please note: The National Exhibition features a selection of Gold Medal-winning artworks. Due to logistical constraints, not every winning work is on display. You will be notified in advance by the Scholastic Awards Exhibitions team if your work is being featured.
Friday, June 12
National Exhibition—Open Gallery Hours
10:00 am–2:00 pm
Scholastic Inc.
130 Mercer Street
View a selection of National Award-winning works and celebrate the teen artists who created them. This event is hosted at Scholastic HQ, so you might spot Clifford and Captain Underpants too!
Please note: The National Exhibition features a selection of Gold Medal-winning artworks. Due to logistical constraints, not every winning work is on display. You will be notified in advance by the Scholastic Awards Exhibitions team if your work is being featured.