Annual Congressional Arts Competition
High school students living in California's 18th Congressional District have an opportunity to display their artistic talent by competing in Representative Dennis Cardoza's annual Congressional Art Competition.
Congressman Cardoza is allowed to exhibit one art entry from a student in his congressional district. The winning entry will be displayed for one year in the frequently used tunnel space between the U.S. Capitol and the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C.
The impressive annual exhibit represents the combined efforts of Members of Congress, students, and teachers, who encourage their students to enter the competition. The top finishers will be recognized locally. The winner will be invited to a Capitol Hill reception in July that highlights their accomplishments in conjunction with the hanging of their artwork. The reception traditionally features a celebrity from the entertainment industry.
A professional panel appointed by Congressman Cardoza will judge the submissions.
High school students interested in entering the competition should review the competition guidelines and submit a student waiver form, both can be downloaded here. The deadline for submissions is May 2, 2008. Entries should be delivered to one of Congressman Cardoza's district offices.
Guidelines for The Competition:
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Participants must be high school students residing in the 18th District
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Artwork must be no larger than 30" by 30" framed (framing not required) and two-dimensional
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Eligible forms of artwork are paintings, prints, drawings, collages, computer art, mixed media and photography
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The artwork must depict the Central Valley of California in some way (people, landscapes, landmarks, etc.)
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A release form certifying the originality of the art piece must be signed by teacher and student (forms available at high schools and Cardoza district offices in Stockton, Modesto, and Merced)
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Entries must be submitted by May 2, 2008 to any Cardoza district office
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For more information contact Ellen Powell at (209) 946-0347 or (800) 356-6424 or ellen.powell@mail.house.gov.
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