The School Art League recognizes the artistic accomplishments of graduating seniors by presenting tuition scholarships to Pratt Institute and the School of Visual Arts at the annual awards ceremony.

The School Art League also recognizes the artistic accomplishments of high art school students with cash awards for achievement in the visual arts and academics. 



Scroll down to see a list of this year’s awardees.

Every public high school principal may select students to enter a portfolio for these juried awards. The New York City Department of Education Memo: "School Art League Awards and Scholarships", will be sent to all schools and will be available on our For Art Teachers page.


The School Art League / Pratt Institute / Professor Amy Brook Snider Scholarship

2025 recipient: Juniper Candelario

This scholarship to Pratt Institute is awarded to a senior for excellence in art, academic achievement, and a commitment to pursue a career in the visual arts.


The School Art League / School of Visual Arts / Henry Wolf Scholarship

2025 recipient: Kristy Koo

This scholarship to the School of Visual Arts is awarded to a senior for excellence in art, academic achievement, and a commitment to pursue a career in the visual arts.


The School Art League / Parsons School of Design / Douglas Potter Scholarship

2025 recipient: East Sisay

This scholarship to Parsons School of Design is awarded to a senior for excellence in art, academic achievement, and a commitment to pursue a career in the visual arts.


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The School Art League / Renee Darvin / Art Education Award

2025 recipient: Rina Hyseni

Presented to a senior who has consistently demonstrated excellence and commitment to the visual arts and plans to become an art educator.


The Jane Curliano Mazzella Excellence in Visual Arts Award

2025 recipient: Shay Killeen

Presented to a senior who excels in visual arts, academic studies, and is committed to the study of art in college.


The School Art League Trustees Award in Honor of Myrna Davis

2025 recipient: Amber Sevilla

Presented to a senior who excels in visual arts, academic studies, and will continue the study of art in college; and has demonstrated commitment to school and community service.


The Paul King Excellence in Visual Arts Award

2025 recipient: Valentina Battaglia

Presented to a senior who excels in visual arts and academic studies who will be attending college to major in art and has demonstrated commitment to school and community service.


The School Art League GUIDECRAFT, Inc. Design Award 2025 recipient: Victoria Darko

Presented to a senior who demonstrates excellence in visual arts, with an interest in design, and will be attending college to major in art.


The One Club for Creativity Awards Presented to a senior who has completed the Saturday Art Career Workshops with distinction and will continue the study of art in college.

2025 Recipients:

Irene Mok

Trista Cheung

Ne’Vaeh Powell

Joaquin Vermeulen

Irene Mok

Trista Cheung

Ne’Vaeh Powell

Selena Ng


The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation Award for Illustration

Presented to two seniors who have demonstrated an interest and excel in children’s book illustration.

2025 Recipients:

Valerie Alban

Svea Van de Velde