Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA-24) is petitioning entries for the 2014 annual Congressional Art competition.
The competition allows high school students in the 24th Congressional District the chance to have their winning artwork seen by thousands of visitors in the United States Capitol for an entire year.
“This annual competition is a wonderful opportunity to support young artists across the nation,” Capps said in a recent press release. “Each year I am truly inspired by the quality and number of entries received by my office. I encourage all high school students from the Central Coast to showcase their artistic talent and enter the competition. I look forward to displaying the winning artwork in our nation’s capital.”
The winner will receive two roundtrip tickets to a ceremony and reception for the new art display in June 2014.
The finished piece must be submitted by a high school student in California’s 24th Congressional District to one of Capps’ local offices no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, April 18.
For competition guidelines, framing instructions, and entry forms, visit Congresswoman Capps’ website at capps.house.gov/serving-you/art-competition.
For more information, call Chris Meagher at 202-225-3601 or email him at chris.meagher@mail.house.gov.
This article appears in Mar 20-27, 2014.