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STUDENT AWARDs
After imparting our methodology to our students, we observing their personal growth and achievements within the realm of art. Cultivating the potential of our students is at the heart of our educational mission. We take pride in guiding them as they strive to excel and realize their artistic aspirations.
Our Student Art award results
Congratulations to all the talented students who participated in the Student Art Awards! We are thrilled to announce the results and celebrate the creativity and hard work of each artist. Stay tuned for the list of winners and highlights from this year's inspiring entries!
Student Award-Winning 2025
Congratulations to XC Art Center student James Tao
🎉🏆 Congratulations to James Tao (13 years old) for winning the Scholastic National Gold Award! He received both the Scholastic Regional Gold and National Gold Award—an incredible achievement! 👏✨
Student Award-Winning 2024
The top ten of the Celebration Art Competition.
Congratulations to 11-year-old Meimei Zhang for making it into the top ten of the celebration art competition.
The Scholastic competition in the United States
Congratulations!
The Scholastic competition in the United States has a history of 100 years.
A total of 30 students from XC Art Center participated in the competition (over 13 years old). A total of 11 golds, 16 silvers, and 20 excellent awards were given. Several students won multiple awards for their individual works.
The submission direction and materials include: sculptures, paintings, photographs, and computer drawings. Congratulations to the winning students! Using various expression methods to highlight their own characteristics and express their thoughts through the language of art, these efforts are worthwhile. We at XC Art Center applaud them
DegA art 2024 International Art Contest, Texas
XC Art Center students Exhibit at Degart Art Galleryin New York.
Final winner (first place)
1. Zhenzhen Tang, 7 years
2. Scarlett Chen, 7 years
3.Eric Xie, 8 years
4.Claire Wei, 9 years
5. Meimei Zhang, 11 years
6. Jocelyn Ji, 11 years
7. Emma Zheng, 11 years
Second place
1. Emily Yi, 7 years
2. Julianna Peng, 8 years
3. Ingrid Zhang, 10 years
4.Leo Zhang, 11 years
Third place
1. Katelyn Kailin Ye, 6 years
2. Jessica Lu, 11 years
3.Elaine Pang, 9 years
4. Yueming Mei, 9 years
5.Allison Yi, 10 years
6.Yihan Fang, 11 years
7.Emily Du, 11 years
Final winner (first place)
1. Songwanchu He, 12 years
2. Justin Li, 12 years
3. Sophie Wang, 12 years
4. Lillian Duan, 14 years
5. Allison Song, 14 years
6. Alexis Zhang, 14 years
7. Joy Son, 17 years
8. Lulu Wang, 15 years
9. Elaine Li, 17 years
Second place
1. Ava Zhang, 12 years
2. Estella Mo, 12 years
3. Iris Zhang, 13 years
4. Dia Wang, 16 years
5. Christine Tao, 15 years
6. Stephanie Li, 16 years
7. Jerry Yu, 15 years
Third place
1. Constance Zhang, 12 years
2. Caitlin Ly, 13 years
3. James Tao, 12 years,
4. Ella Bao, 14 years
5. Anne Zhang, 14 years
6. Xueying Ding, 15 years
7. Leyan Qiu, 16 years
Honorable Mention
1. Ashley Yao, 12 years
2. Elizabeth Ding, 14 years
3. Serena Wang, 13 years
4. Sophia Zhang, 13 years
5. Ariel Duan, 14 years
6. Chenning Zhang, 14 years
7. Sunje Hwang, 12 years
The students winning awards at the NY OCIYAC International Competition!
Congratulations to the students for winning awards at the NY OCIYAC International Competition!
164 students from XC Art Center won the NY OCIYAC International Competition! The trophies and certificates for our winning students, along with certificates and recommendation letters for the 80 students who participated in the Japan Exhibition , have arrived! Thank you, NY OCIYAC, for recognizing our students' talent and dedication!
Students from XC ART CENTER for Participating in the 2024 OCIYAC New York International Illustration Art Fair
Congratulations
to the 23 Students from XC ART CENTER for Participating in the 2024 OCIYAC New York International Illustration Art Fair
They received a trophy, certificate, and recommendation letter from the competition, acknowledging their talent and hard work. We extend our gratitude to OCIYAC for their dedication in organizing such a event and for recognizing the outstanding works of our students. This recognition means a great deal to the young artists, motivating them to continue their creative journey.
OCIYAC Competition: Recognizing XC Art Center
Thank you to the international OCIYAC competition for recognizing the efforts and works of XC ART CENTER students.
Among the 20,000 student submissions from countries around the world, 164 of our students aged 5.5 to 17 submitted their works, and all 164 students were shortlisted. 40 gold medals, 75 silver medals, 38 bronze medals, and 11 excellent awards. (The materials used in the works are pencils, colored pencils, ink pens, watercolors, and computer drawing.)
Once again, congratulations to the students for fully presenting their thoughts and ideas through long-term painting and achieving excellent results!
Student Award-Winning 2023
the 2023 Scholastic Art National Competition winners.
Sophia Zhang for winning the Scholastic Boston Gold Medal! She also won the National Silver Medal in the second round! (Picture 1)
Stephanie Li for winning the Scholastic Boston Gold Medal and the National Gold Medal in the second round! (Picture 2)
The IYAC TOP International Youth Illustration Competition
Student: Leon Fu
Among 15,900 submissions, 107 students from XC Art Center won 28 gold medals, 48 silver medals, and 22 bronze medals, and 9 students were finalists in the 2023 IYAC TOP International Art Competition. XC Art Center also won the Best Instructor Award and the Best Art Creative Studio Award from the IYAC TOP International Art Competition. Congratulations to Leon Fu for winning the Top Visual Art Award with a bonus of US$100. Congratulations as well to the works of the award-winning students that were exhibited at the 2023 IYAC Kyoto Japan International Expo and the 2024 OCIYAC NY International Art Museum Art Expo.
Congratulations to the 108 talented students at our XC ART Center for their outstanding achievements, winning the Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards in the IYAC TOP International Youth Illustration Competition! It's an incredible accomplishment that showcases their artistic excellence. Additionally, we're honored to receive the Honorary Certificate for Best Art Tutor of the Year from NEW YORK IYAC TOP International Illustration 2023 Award. These recognitions highlight the dedication and commitment of both our students and our center to the world of art. Keep up the fantastic work!
2023 IYAC KYOTO Expo XC Art Center Award-winning student exhibition certificates and postcards
