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Congressman Jason Smith Announces Congressional Art ContestHigh school students invited to enter for an opportunity to have artwork displayed in the United States CapitolCongressman Jason Smith announces the opening of the annual Eighth Congressional District Art Contest and encourages high school students in his congressional district to participate. Students may submit original paintings, drawings, collages, mixed media, computer-generated art and photographs. Congressman Smith and a panel of art experts will select a winning work of art to be displayed in the Capitol for one year. “I am constantly impressed and inspired by the talented young artists in our area. The annual Art Contest showcases local talent on a national stage,” said Smith. “I look forward to seeing this year’s entries and showing off our student’s work in Washington, D.C.” Every student who enters the Eighth Congressional District Art Contest will receive a certificate of recognition and have his or her art displayed for the month of May at The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri in Cape Girardeau. Additionally, there will be a special preview reception at the gallery for students and their families during the Arts Council’s First Friday event. The winner of the Eighth Congressional District Art Contest will receive free airfare for two individuals to attend a national recognition reception in Washington, D.C. held in June. Ten runners-up will receive public recognition and be invited to a reception with Congressman Smith in early May. Since the competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students across the country have participated. Entries must be submitted to one of Congressman Smith’s offices by Friday, April 24 and require a completed the student release form. Artwork can be dropped off at:
For more information, students may contact Leslie Herbst at 573-335-0101 or email leslie.herbst@mail.house.gov. Additional information is available at the House of Representatives’ website. ### |
