2012 Congressional Art Competition Opens for High School Students

Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) today announced the opening of the 2012 Congressional Art Competition, “An Artistic Discovery”, to Texas District 31 high school students. 

“This is great opportunity for young artists in our district to show their artwork in competition, with a chance to win a trip to our nation’s capitol and have their work on exhibit for a year in the U.S. Capitol,” says Carter.  “I have enjoyed hosting this event for our district each year since 2003, and I encourage every high school artist with an interest to meet with their art teacher immediately, or contact my office.”

Each year the U.S. House of Representatives hosts this nationwide event that allows winning high school students from every Congressional District in the U.S. to showcase their artistic ability.  Entries will be judged by a panel of distinguished artists. 

The winning artwork from each of the 435 Congressional Districts will be displayed for one year, in the Cannon Office Building tunnel that leads into the U.S. Capitol.  In addition, the winner from Texas District 31 will be awarded two roundtrip airline tickets and accommodations for two nights in Washington, D.C.  

The deadline for submitting entries and application materials is April 20, 2012.  Entries and applications should be submitted to:

Congressman John R. Carter
Attn: Nancy Madsen
1717 N IH 35 Suite 303
Round Rock, Texas 78664
 

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U.S. Rep. John Carter
http://carter.house.gov/
31st District of Texas
409 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Contact: John.Stone@mail.house.gov; (202) 225-3864