Washington, Apr 16 -

Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Waterloo) announced his office’s participation in the 2008 Congressional art competition: “An Artistic Discovery.”

“An Artistic Discovery” is an annual art contest conducted by Members of Congress for high school students across the country.  Students submit original works of art to their Representative’s office, and the winning piece from each Congressional district goes on display as part of a year-long national exhibition in the Cannon Tunnel, an underground walkway to the United States Capitol from the House office buildings in Washington.

“It will be a great honor to feature the work of an outstanding young artist in the Capitol building,” Rep. Braley said.  “I know there are many gifted young artists in eastern Iowa, and this is an opportunity for their work to get noticed and put on display for thousands of Americans to see.”

Congressman Braley’s First District Art Competition is open to all high school students residing in the First District of Iowa.  Only one entry per student will be accepted. 

Guidelines and rules for the competition follow:

• Only high school students in grades 9-12 may enter the art competition. 
• Artwork must fall into one of the following categories:  painting, drawing, collage, print, mixed media, computer generated art or photography. 
• The following guidelines apply to all submitted artwork:
  •  All submissions must be 2-dimensional
  • Artwork can be no larger than 30x30 inches, including the frame
  • Artwork can be no larger than 4 inches in depth.
• All artwork must be protected by a frame.  Metal frames with glass or Plexiglas recommended. 
• Each entry must be original in concept, design and execution; no violation of US copyright laws.  Pictures reproduced from existing photos, paintings graphics or advertisements will not be accepted.
• Artwork must be submitted for the entire year.  Artwork cannot be removed early for any reason.  
• A completed Student Release Form must be submitted with all entries. 

Artwork must be mailed to Rep. Braley’s Waterloo office by Monday, May 5, 2008.  Students can also drop off their entries by May 5^th at any of Rep. Braley’s district offices, listed below:

Waterloo                              Davenport                            Dubuque

501 Sycamore St, Suite 623   209 W. 4^th St., Suite 104       350 W. 6^th St., Suite

Waterloo, IA  50703              Davenport, IA  52801                        Dubuque, IA  52001

(319) 287-3233                       (563) 323-5988                       (563) 557-7789

Entry forms are also available on Rep. Braley’s website, http://braley.house.gov.