High school art students are off to a running start. Seniors are preparing portfolios for college admission and scholarships, The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, a program for advanced students at the Butler Institute of American Art, and the PSHS art show. The portfolios include up to 12 pieces of art from all four years in the art program and should show a range of technical skill and media. The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards requires students to have a theme across 8 pieces of art and submit a 300 word artist statement.