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Congressman Dennis Cardoza
18th Congressional District of California
Cardoza Calls for Entries in 2008 Congressional Art Competition |
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All high school students in the 18th District are eligible to enter; Deadline for submissions is Friday, May 2nd |
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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2008 |
CONTACT: Jamie McInerney (202) 225-6131 |
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WASHINGTON – Rep. Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced, is calling for entries in the annual Congressional Art Competition for high school students in the 18th District. The competition provides an opportunity to showcase the talent of creative young artists. Each member of the House of Representatives is allowed to exhibit one art entry from a student in his or her congressional district. The winning entry from Cardoza’s district 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 from each Congressional District and one guest is invited to a Capitol Hill reception on June 25th that highlights their accomplishments in conjunction with the hanging of their artwork. The reception traditionally features a celebrity from the entertainment industry. Roundtrip airfare to Washington, DC will be provided for the Art Competition winner and two guests.
A professional panel appointed by Cardoza will judge the submissions.
Guidelines For The Competition:
--Participants must be high school students residing in the 18th District
--Artwork must be no larger than 30" by 30" framed (framing not required) and two-dimensional
--Eligible forms of artwork are paintings, prints, drawings, collages, computer art, mixed media and photography
--The artwork must depict the Central Valley of California in some way (people, landscapes, landmarks, etc.)
--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)
--Entries must be submitted by Friday, May 2, 2008 to any Cardoza district office
For more information contact Ellen Powell at (209) 946-0361 or ellen.powell@mail.house.gov.
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