CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR ENCOURAGES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
Deadline for Congressional Art Competition one month away
Washington,
Mar 6, 2012 -
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) announced the approaching April 6th deadline for the 2012 Congressional Art Competition, the annual U.S. House of Representatives art competition for high school students.
“The art competition is a way to formally recognize the talents of students in our district,” Congressman Cuellar said. “Classrooms should allow students to grow intellectually and artistically, and the art competition celebrates and encourages student participation in the visual arts.”
Initiated by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in 1982, the nationwide annual art competition recognizes one student as the winner from each congressional district. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual Awards Reception in Washington, D.C. Each winning piece is displayed in an eleven month exhibit in a tunnel that connects congressional offices to the U.S. Capitol.
“Whether it is the newest invention, cure for a disease or successful business model – all are much needed in our global workforce and stem from creative thinking, which is at the heart of this competition” Congressman Cuellar said. “I encourage students to take part and wish everyone the best of luck.”
Elio Gonzalez, a graduated senior of Juarez-Lincoln High School in Mission, Texas, won the art competition last year with an inspirational rendition of a self-portrait. Currently, Congressman Cuellar’s district offices in San Antonio, Seguin, Laredo, Rio Grande City and Mission are accepting artwork submissions. For more information, please contact Congressman Cuellar’s office at 956-725-0639 or visit http://cuellar.house.gov/Students/artcompetition.htm
