Plainfield High School Artists Earn Top Honors in Regional Art Competitions

Twenty-two students from District 202 high schools win awards at Scholastic Regional Art and Writing Awards and Lewis University High School Art Invitational.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Students from Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 high schools have earned top awards in two prestigious regional art competitions. Twenty-two students across the district's four high schools placed in the Scholastic Regional Art and Writing Awards and the Lewis University High School Art Invitational, receiving honors such as Gold Keys, Silver Keys, and Honorable Mentions.

Why it matters

The recognition of these young artists highlights the strength of the art programs in Plainfield's public high schools and the talent of the district's student body. Winning awards in competitive regional art shows can provide valuable exposure and opportunities for the students, helping to nurture their artistic skills and potentially open doors for future artistic pursuits.

The details

In the Scholastic Regional Art and Writing Awards, Plainfield students earned a total of 17 honors across various media including drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, and digital illustration. Several students received the top Gold Key award, with others earning Silver Keys and Honorable Mentions. At the Lewis University High School Art Invitational, Plainfield students won additional honors, including a First Place award, a Second Place award, and several Honorable Mentions in categories like acrylic painting, ceramic sculpture, and chalk pastel drawing.

  • The Scholastic Regional Art and Writing Awards winners were announced in early 2026.
  • The Lewis University High School Art Invitational took place in 2026.

The players

Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202

The public school district serving the city of Plainfield, Illinois, which includes four high schools: Plainfield Central, Plainfield South, Plainfield North, and Plainfield East.

Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

A prestigious national art and writing competition for students in grades 7-12, organized by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers.

Lewis University High School Art Invitational

An annual juried art competition hosted by Lewis University, open to high school students in the region.

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The takeaway

The success of Plainfield's high school artists in these regional competitions demonstrates the strength of the district's art programs and the impressive talent of its students. This recognition can help inspire other young artists in the community and highlight the value that public schools place on nurturing creativity and artistic expression.