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Congratulations to our seniors ! Here are the current results more to come...
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Student: Rebecca Chu
West California Academy of Art & Design Student Chosen as Winner for Scholastic Art and Writing Competition
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards-Alliance for Young Artist & Writers Awards
Congratulations to Qier Wang on her awards in the 2022 Scholastic and Writing Award.
Qier won “The Golden Key” Award for her artwork “Women” depicting empowerment and women of color and minorities. Other awards include two “Silver Key” awards for her work A Beautiful Memory” and “What is Real“ and two “Honorable Mention” Awards for her work “Expression” and “My Love.” Qier created these works art 13 at WCAAD portfolio preparation class where she can keep up with older students 14-18+. These awards reflect her talent and hard work ethic. Awards were announced recently this year and we expect great things from this young artist as she is 14 with better insight.
About Scholastic Art & Writing Awards:
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. The Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to identify students with exceptional artistic and literary talent and present their remarkable work to the world through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The Awards give students opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, and scholarships. In 2022, students across the United States and Canada entered more than 260,000 original works in 28 different categories of art and writing.
https://www.artandwriting.org/
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards-Alliance for Young Artist & Writers Awards
Congratulations to Qier Wang on her awards in the 2022 Scholastic and Writing Award.
Qier won “The Golden Key” Award for her artwork “Women” depicting empowerment and women of color and minorities. Other awards include two “Silver Key” awards for her work A Beautiful Memory” and “What is Real“ and two “Honorable Mention” Awards for her work “Expression” and “My Love.” Qier created these works art 13 at WCAAD portfolio preparation class where she can keep up with older students 14-18+. These awards reflect her talent and hard work ethic. Awards were announced recently this year and we expect great things from this young artist as she is 14 with better insight.
About Scholastic Art & Writing Awards:
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. The Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to identify students with exceptional artistic and literary talent and present their remarkable work to the world through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The Awards give students opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, and scholarships. In 2022, students across the United States and Canada entered more than 260,000 original works in 28 different categories of art and writing.
https://www.artandwriting.org/
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Online Art Classes
for Students...see "PROGRAMS" for in-person details
WCAAD’s Virtual Online Courses saves you wasted time searching “how to make art” online videos and tutorials.
Through our virtual classes the same structured learning experience you would get at our prestigious accredited Art Academy in the comfort of your own home.
As a beginner or experienced learner, you will systematically learn to use selected or various mediums, step by step, and see your skills rapidly improve to set you apart!
Offering:
Through our virtual classes the same structured learning experience you would get at our prestigious accredited Art Academy in the comfort of your own home.
As a beginner or experienced learner, you will systematically learn to use selected or various mediums, step by step, and see your skills rapidly improve to set you apart!
Offering:
- Instant Access to Structured Virtual Art Classes
- Learn to Create Art and Design Online
- Study Art Online anytime, anywhere
- Access to: Children’s, Transitional and Advance/Portfolio Preparation
- Online guidance counseling packages
- Choose from levels, medium and schedule preference
- WCAAD’s online art academy courses contain workshops, and focused assignment
FROM BEGINNER TO ADVANCE.. WE HAVE THE RIGHT CLASSES FOR YOU!
Selected Reviews
West California Academy of Art and Design (WCAAD) is a great school for young students who are applying to art colleges. I came in with skills of a casual artist and came out as a better artist with new skill sets and a new perspective. I didn't realize that I wanted to pursue art as a career until the second semester of my junior year. Not only that, I wanted to pursue animation, one of the most competitive majors out there. I knew that if I wanted to get in to the most prestigious art school, I had to take a portfolio and life drawing class.
My experience with the school was very helpful and my teachers—Omar and Jack—are very knowledgeable and masterful in their craft. I took Omar's instructed life drawing class and Jack's digital arts and animation class. With their help, I was able to build a phenomenal portfolio that got me into 6 art schools (SVA, MICA, Ringling, SAIC, LCAD, and Pratt) with merit scholarships.
I honestly wouldn't have gotten to where I am today without the school and I strongly believe that it's a school aspiring artists should consider.
Linda T.
In three short months, my son's artwork has improved significantly under Mr. Gavin's teaching, and has received many compliments from family and friends. He always looks forward to his art class at West California Academy Art & Design every Saturday! We plan to continue his art studies here for as long as possible! |
My daughter attended WCAAD since she was three. She's now six and still loves drawing so much, as it is the only thing that can keep her calm for hours. She's very thoughtful and creative. She's also won a lots of competitions, thanks to the education she's receiving from WCAAD! Our daughter loves her big, second family at the Academy! |