This is the official website of the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers. Their mission is to identify, validate, and motivate this young generation of artistic minds. They have many award programs that will motivate all the young artists. To participate you need to fulfill certain requirements, like attend school, reside in the U.S or Canada, and be enrolled in grades 7 to 12. Their works are qualified according to three characteristics: originality, the existence of an authentic vision, and technical proficiency. If you want to take a look at the kinds of work that students present to this award program, you should take a look at the link called “galleries”. You can get in touch with the staff of this organization by phone, fax, or mail (all the contact details are posted at the site). It is important to motivate children to become better at whatever they like doing, and the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers is doing a very good job with that.