WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Madison, announced that his office is accepting submissions for the Congressional Art Competition, a high school visual arts contest that showcases the best artwork from across the country. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 18.
Students can submit their original artwork in the painting, drawing, collage, prints, mixed media, computer-generated art and photography categories.
A panel of judges will select the winning pieces. The grand prize winner will be flown to Washington, D.C. in June for a reception honoring his or her artwork, which will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for the next year. The other three finalists will have their artwork displayed in the Congressman's D.C. and district offices.
The artwork may be no larger than 28-inches by 28-inches by 4-inches, including the frame. The artwork must also be dropped off at Pocan's Madison office, 10 East Doty St. Suite 405, by Friday, April 18.
The art work will be displayed from Monday, April 21 to Friday, April 25 in the Verona Public Library.
For more information, visit pocan.house.gov/services/art-competition.
Students can submit their original artwork in the painting, drawing, collage, prints, mixed media, computer-generated art and photography categories.
A panel of judges will select the winning pieces. The grand prize winner will be flown to Washington, D.C. in June for a reception honoring his or her artwork, which will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for the next year. The other three finalists will have their artwork displayed in the Congressman's D.C. and district offices.
The artwork may be no larger than 28-inches by 28-inches by 4-inches, including the frame. The artwork must also be dropped off at Pocan's Madison office, 10 East Doty St. Suite 405, by Friday, April 18.
The art work will be displayed from Monday, April 21 to Friday, April 25 in the Verona Public Library.
For more information, visit pocan.house.gov/services/art-competition.
