OTTAWA - Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) is currently accepting submissions from 16th District high school students for the2013 Congressional Art Competition.
Each
spring, the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives sponsor a
nation-wide high school art competition. The Congressional Art
Competition recognizes and encourages artistic talent across the nation.
"The
Congressional Art Competition is a great opportunity to see the hard
work put forward by the talented high school students of the 16th District," said Congressman Kinzinger. "I look forward
to seeing the creative entries for the 2013 contest."
The office
of Congressman Kinzinger will have a panel of judges as well as a
crowd-sourced vote to determine the winners of the competition.
The
first place piece will be displayed in a yearlong exhibit in the Cannon
tunnel that leads to the U.S. Capitol. The first place winner will
also be awarded travel for two to Washington, D.C. to attend the
official art show opening and a reception in his or her honor along
with other art contest winners from congressional districts throughout
the country. Second and third place prizes will also be awarded.
The contest is open to all high school students in the 16th District. Artwork must adhere to all of the competition guidelines and
must be submitted to the Ottawa office by Friday, April 12, 2013
by 5:00 pm.
Interested participants can click here for more information on the Congressional Art Competition or contact Congressman Kinzinger's Ottawa office at (815) 431-9271.