Friday, April 22, 2016 3:30 PM
22 East Columbia Street

Farmington, MO 63640

On Friday, April 22^nd , Congressman Jason Smith will be holding a recognition ceremony in Farmington for all high school students in Jefferson, Washington, Ste. Genevieve, St. Francois, Iron, Madison, Reynolds, and Wayne Counties who submitted artwork to Smith’s Farmington office as a part of the 2016 Eighth Congressional Artwork Competition. During this recognition ceremony, Congressman Smith will present every student who submitted an entry into the contest at the Farmington office with a certificate of recognition. He will also announce the two “best in show” winners from the Farmington office who will advance to the overall District Art Competition to be juried at the Art Council of Southeast Missouri on May 2. An overall “Best of Show” winner will be announced May 4 and will have his or her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. On May 6, the seven runners-up, as well as the overall winner, will be invited to attend a reception at the Art Council of Southeast Missouri from 5-7 p.m. where Smith will hold a presentation recognizing all eight winners (two from each district office). Additionally, the seven runners-up will be displayed at the Art Council of Southeast Missouri for the entire month of May.

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