We invite eligible arts students to submit for the 2027 Slaughter Family Arts Awards, beginning December 1. You can begin preparing now! Read about the awards below and browse rubrics for each category. We’re here anytime for questions at sfaa@sfaawards.org.
ABOUT SFAAWARDS
Each award comes with a $300 scholarship.
Every finalist who does not win earns a $50 scholarship.
Public, private, and homeschooled students in grades 9-12 from the Fort Worth will be considered. See 2027 eligible districts here.
Submissions are now closed.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Dance
Excellence in Performance
Excellence in Choreography
Review rubrics.
Submission form will be live December 1.
Voice
Excellence in Classical Vocal Performance
Excellence in Contemporary Vocal Performance
Review rubrics.
Submission form will be live December 1.
Music
Excellence in Classical Solo Instrumental Performance
Excellence in Contemporary Solo Instrumental Performance
Review rubrics.
Submission form will be live December 1.
Theatre
Excellence in Monologue Performance
Excellence in Musical Theatre Vocal Performance
Excellence in Technical Theatre and Design (read submission requirements)
Review rubrics.
Submission form will be live December 1.
Visual Arts
Excellence in 3D Art
Excellence in Painting
Excellence in Drawing
Excellence in Photography
Review rubrics.
Submission form will be live December 1.