2026 H.S. Art Awards
The Second Annual SACSN High School Art Awards Exhibition will open on March 30, 2026 with all winners being announced.
Submission deadline is February 28th, 2026 with categories across both visual and performing arts:
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Visual Arts: Painting, Drawing & Illustration, 3D, Digital Art, Photography
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Music: Battle of the Bands, Singer-Songwriter, and DJ/Electronic Music
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Fashion & Wearable Art
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Film & Video Shorts
Scholarships & Prize Pool
The scholarship prize pool will continue to grow through the Awards Announcement and Online Exhibition. Unlike most competitions, 100% of program donations, submission contributions, and support from our benefactors go directly toward building the prize pool. Every dollar raised strengthens the opportunities available for student-artists.
A Celebration of Talent & Community
The SACSN High School Art Awards recognize the next generation of creators — not only for their artistic vision, but also for their leadership and service. By connecting students, schools, and supporters across art and music, the Awards continue SACSN’s mission: Stand Out. Give Back. Succeed.
Submission
Participants must be high school students currently enrolled in a public, private, charter, or home school program, with an expected graduation year between 2026 and 2029.
Each student may submit one piece per category. This is not a portfolio review — select the work you are most passionate about and let it speak for itself.
Participants also earn documented community service hours tied to the program’s charitable impact.
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2025 Winners
Announced
Exhibition is Closed
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Our Deepest Thanks to the Visionaries Who Make This Possible
We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of our founding benefactors, whose vision and commitment to youth, the arts, and community impact have made the SACSN High School Art Awards & Online Exhibition possible:
Anonymous Benefactor
Clive Davis – Legendary Music Executive, Art Collector, and Philanthropist
Martin Margulies – Internationally Renowned Art Collector and Patron
Simon de Pury – Global Art Tastemaker, Auctioneer, and Advocate for Emerging Artists
George Condo – Celebrated Contemporary Artist
Children’s Healthcare Charity, Inc.
PGA Tour Charities
The Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches
Together, they are helping build a national platform where creativity is recognized, opportunity is accessible, and student artists can thrive—regardless of background or geography.
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Meet The
Selection Committe Chair
Michael McGinnis former President and CEO of Phillips Auction House and current partner of Mnuchin Gallery in New York City.
McGinnis joined the Auction House in 1999, when he left Christie’s to found the contemporary art department at Phillips. Under his guidance, the company has set auction records for artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Damien Hirst and Ed Ruscha.
He joined the Mnuchin Gallery as a partner in March 2016. The Gallery is recognized for its thoughtfully curated, carefully researched exhibitions, each documented with a scholarly publication. Its programming includes solo and two-person shows by some of the most influential figures of Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, and Color Field painting, including John Chamberlain, Ellsworth Kelly, Willem de Kooning, Donald Judd, Helen Frankenthaler, Morris Louis, and Robert Motherwell. The gallery has also collaborated with leading contemporary artists, such as El Anatsui, David Hammons, Sean Scully, Cindy Sherman, Lynda Benglis and Christine Ay Tjoe. In recent years, Mnuchin Gallery has reintroduced a number of historically under-recognized artists to a broader audience, with major exhibitions by Ed Clark, Sam Gilliam, Simon Hantai, Kazuo Shiraga, Alma Thomas, Betty Blayton and Mary Lovelace O'Neal which have contributed to important reevaluations of these artist’s legacies. In addition, the gallery is known for its thematic presentations, such as Casting Modernity: Bronze in the XXth Century, David Hammons: Five Decades, Chamberlain/De Kooning, Minimalism & Beyond, REDS, De Kooning: Five Decades, The Art of Marriage: Frankenthaler & Motherwell and Church & Rothko: Sublime.
"Technology is revolutionizing how art is taught, learned, created, and shared—unlocking infinite possibilities."
- Michael McGinnis
Educational Programming
Kylie Elizabeth McGinnis
Director of Art Education & Programming
Ms. McGinnis holds a Master of Science in Art Education, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, and a Bachelor of Japanese Language, all from Florida State University. She is a nationally recognized, award-winning artist and is certified to teach K-12. She is also an alumna of the prestigious Dreyfoos School of the Arts.
SACSN High School Art Awards
Teachers are invited to nominate their student artists. We seek submissions from talented high school artists who are passionate about pursuing art in college and as a career. Selected finalists work will be featured in the SACSN high school online exhibition opening March 30th, 2026.
Submission closes February 28, 2026
Our Mission:
At SACSN Arts, we believe creativity has the power to uplift and unite. Our innovative programs provide inspiring, inclusive experiences that empower families, children, and young adults while strengthening communities in partnership with our charitable allies.
Our Programs:
The arts have the power to transform any environment, offering opportunities for expression, connection, and self-identity. SACSN Arts is dedicated to providing high-quality arts learning across a variety of media while supporting student-artists with college scholarships to continue their creative journey.