Monday, April 25, 2016 5:00 PM
110 St. Louis Street

West Plains, MO 65775

On Monday, April 25^th  , Congressman Jason Smith will be holding a recognition ceremony in West Plains for all high school students in Howell, Douglas, Ozark and Oregon Counties who submitted artwork to Smith’s West Plains 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 West Plains office with a certificate of recognition. He will also announce the two “best in show” winners from the West Plains 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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