This exhibition brings together a curated selection of voices, each shaped by distinct environments, experiences, and perspectives.
Spanning communities across the country, these works trace emerging artists engaging with questions of identity, culture, pressure, memory, growth, and self-definition—articulated through a range of visual expressions, from the highly resolved to the deliberately raw.
Rather than adhering to a singular theme, the exhibition unfolds as an ongoing conversation across place and experience.
Submissions were reviewed through a blind selection process, ensuring all works were evaluated solely on their visual and conceptual strength, independent of artist identity, school, or location.
The curatorial review was led by a panel of arts professionals, chaired by Michael McGinnis (Mnuchin Gallery; former CEO of Phillips Auction House), recognizing exceptional creativity, artistic voice, and technical skill across multiple disciplines.
The selection progressed through multiple stages, beginning with an initial screening and cut, followed by a first-round review. A top group was then identified, from which 50 finalists were selected for exhibition. Approximately 150 additional works were recognized with Honorable Mention.
About Selection
1421+
Submissions
406
High Schools
50
Selected
3.4 %
Selection Rate
Thank You
SACSN gratefully acknowledges the following primary benefactors whose leadership support helped make the 2026 National High School Art Awards Exhibition scholarships possible. We also extend our sincere appreciation to the many supporters, educators, families, and friends of the arts whose generosity continues to inspire and empower young artists.
In Memory of Clive Davis
In Memory of Robert Mnuchin
Anonymous Benefactor
Mr. Kenneth C. Griffin
The Seidler Foundation
Michael Altman Fine Art & Advisory
Martin Z. Margulies
The Jacobson Family Foundation
Children’s Healthcare Charity, Inc.
PGA Tour Charities
Mr. Christopher Eykyn
Mnuchin Gallery
The McGinnis Family
National Awards
Best In Show
$10,000 Scholarship
Saj Evans McNallan
Artistic Excellence Scholarship $1,000 each
Leila Albaugh
Izzy Brown
Lucy Hwang
Ava Lettau
Audrey Rao
Alexandra Huynh
Elizabeth Bumb
Gabriela Jeong
Artistic Visionary Scholarship $500 each
Savannah McGilvery
Nina Teng
Charleigh Miranda
Jamie DeRosa
Michelle Li
Ekaterina Kalitseva
Bolin Xiang
Valentina Rodriguez
Aspasia Rapp
Lilly DuFresne
Lilliana Strain
Carlos Lampon III
Leila Zhou
Munveer Dosanjh
Liara Nelson
Regional Charitable Partner Awards
Cognizant Classic Award $1,000 Scholarship
Mia Rubio
Cadillac Championship Award Scholarship $1,000 Scholarship
Karla Armas
Exhibition Finalist
24 Awards at $100
Total Awards = 50
Total Scholarship Pool = $30,000
Final award selections will be determined during May following continued review by the exhibition panel. Scholarship recipients and award announcements will be released after June 15th. Scholarships will be sent in July.
