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Congressman Dennis Cardoza
18th Congressional District of California

Congressional Art Competition Announced

High School Students in 18th District Eligible To Enter; Deadline is May 13
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 1, 2005		 CONTACT:  Bret Ladine
(202) 225-6131

WASHINGTON – Congressman Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced, has announced plans for the 2005 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in the 18th District.  The contest 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 is invited to a Capitol Hill reception in June that highlights their accomplishments in conjunction with the hanging of their artwork.

 

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 32" by 32" 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 13 to any Cardoza district office

 

 

An art competition release form is available here.

 

For more information call Lisa Mantarro at (209) 527-1914 or (800) 356-6424.

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