Washington, DC – Congressman Brett Guthrie announced Monday March 8, 2010, the details of the 2010 Congressional Art Competition.
Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the members of the U.S. House of Representatives Congressional Arts Caucus. The contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in each Congressional District. The contest is open to all high school students.
“I am impressed with the amount of talented artists we have in the Second District of Kentucky,” Congressman Guthrie said. “This is a great way for high school students to share their hard work and creativity.”
The winning entry selected to represent the Second Congressional District of Kentucky will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol as part of an exhibition comprised of artwork from across the country.
In addition to having his or her artwork on display, the winner will also be flown, with a guest, to Washington, DC, to attend an awards ceremony on June 17, 2010.
Since its beginning in 1982, over 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nationwide competition.
All entries must be an original in concept, design and execution. All entries must be submitted to one of Congressman Guthrie's district offices by May 1, 2010. If you need further information or have any questions, please contact Emily Buckman at #202-225-3501.
To view winners from the 2009 Congressional Art Competition or guidelines for submissions, please visit the Student Corner on Congressman Guthrie’s website at www.guthrie.house.gov.
Congressman Guthrie stands next to the 2009 Congressional Art Competition winning artwork, by Jon Baker, of Campbellsville, Ky., which is currently on display in the U.S. Capitol.
