DALLAS –Congressman Jeb Hensarling (TX-5) is asking high school students across the 5th Congressional District to participate in the 2011 Congressional Art Competition: An Artistic Discovery.  

“Each year, this exciting competition provides Members of Congress the opportunity to showcase the artistic talent of high school students within their districts, thereby acknowledging our nation’s gifted young artists,” said Congressman Hensarling. “I am pleased to announce that the Fifth Congressional District is once again participating in the competition and I look forward to seeing the artwork that our talented students submit.”

As in years past, the winning entry from each congressional district will be displayed in a special exhibit located in a corridor of the U.S. Capitol building. The winning student and two guests will be invited to attend a special ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiling the artwork in Washington, D.C.  

Teachers and students wishing to participate this year’s competition should contact Amy Gould at (903) 675-8288 or amy.gould@mail.house.gov for official contest dates, rules and guidelines.  Artwork must be submitted to Congressman Hensarling’s office no later than May 6th to be considered.