Linda Sánchez Kicks Off Annual Congressional Arts Competition for 39th District High School Students (March 6, 2012)
March 6, 2012
Washington, DC –Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) is pleased to announce her annual Congressional Arts Competition for high school students, also known as “An Artistic Discovery.”
“I love getting the chance to see how talented and creative our students are, which is why I look forward to this competition every year” said Congresswoman Linda Sánchez. “This art competition is personally fun for me because the artistic gifts of our students are on full display for everyone to see. Besides recognizing creativity, the competition also reminds us all of the importance of art in education.”
The theme for the art competition is “What Inspires You?” Students are encouraged to create images of people and/or an abstract concept that inspires them. A panel of local art experts will review all entries and select category winners. Artists may create a piece specifically for the competition or submit a previously created work. The overall winner and one adult from their family will be flown for free to Washington, DC for a reception and ceremony with overall winners from around the nation. The winning artwork will be on display in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
Congresswoman Sánchez will host a Congressional Arts Competition reception in the district on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Student artists who submitted an entry will have their art on display to be viewed and recognized by the public. Category winners and overall winner will be announced and recognized for their achievements at this reception.
Submissions must be from the 39th Congressional District of California to participate. Students from other congressional districts are strongly encouraged to contact their individual Member of Congress for information on his or her art competition. To locate a Member of Congress, please visit www.house.gov. Students can visit www.lindasanchez.house.gov or contact their High School Art Department for more information. The deadline to submit artwork to Congresswoman Sánchez’ district office in Cerritos is Friday, March 23, 2012 by 5:00pm PT.
“I love getting the chance to see how talented and creative our students are, which is why I look forward to this competition every year” said Congresswoman Linda Sánchez. “This art competition is personally fun for me because the artistic gifts of our students are on full display for everyone to see. Besides recognizing creativity, the competition also reminds us all of the importance of art in education.”
The theme for the art competition is “What Inspires You?” Students are encouraged to create images of people and/or an abstract concept that inspires them. A panel of local art experts will review all entries and select category winners. Artists may create a piece specifically for the competition or submit a previously created work. The overall winner and one adult from their family will be flown for free to Washington, DC for a reception and ceremony with overall winners from around the nation. The winning artwork will be on display in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
Congresswoman Sánchez will host a Congressional Arts Competition reception in the district on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Student artists who submitted an entry will have their art on display to be viewed and recognized by the public. Category winners and overall winner will be announced and recognized for their achievements at this reception.
Submissions must be from the 39th Congressional District of California to participate. Students from other congressional districts are strongly encouraged to contact their individual Member of Congress for information on his or her art competition. To locate a Member of Congress, please visit www.house.gov. Students can visit www.lindasanchez.house.gov or contact their High School Art Department for more information. The deadline to submit artwork to Congresswoman Sánchez’ district office in Cerritos is Friday, March 23, 2012 by 5:00pm PT.
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