(Washington, D.C.) Fourth District Rep. Mike Ross (D-Ark.) announced
Thursday he is currently accepting entries for the Fourth Congressional
District’s Congressional Art Competition. The annual nationwide competition
selects one outstanding art piece from each of the 435 congressional districts
across the country, to be displayed for one year in the tunnel of the United
States Capitol.
“The Artistic Discovery contest is a wonderful opportunity to showcase
the extraordinary talent of America’s young artists,” Ross said.
“It’s a long walk through the tunnel to the Capitol Building, and along
that walk 435 students across America are able to display their works of
art to thousands of visitors from all over the country. It is a quiet
reminder of all that our students can accomplish, and of the tremendous
talent our young people possess. I am looking forward to seeing what
this year’s students will create.”
Ross is asking each high school within the Fourth District to organize
a contest within their school to choose first- and second-place semi-finalists
to be judged with the semi-finalists from other schools within the district.
All local contests must be completed by April 30, 2003 and the two winning
entries from each school must be sent to the Hot Springs Congressional
Office, located at 112 Buena Vista, no later than Friday, May 14, 2004.
In mid-May, Ross plans to host a reception for the artists and their
families to announce the winners, who will be selected by art teachers
from colleges throughout the Fourth Congressional District. The judges
will choose first-, second-, and third-place as well as honorable mention
winners.
The winning selection will be displayed in the tunnel of the U.S. Capitol.
Second and third prize winners will be honored by having their artwork
hung in the congressional office in Washington, D.C., and honorable mention
winners will have their artwork hung throughout the district congressional
offices in Arkansas.
Students are encouraged to contact Jarrod Yates at 1-800-223-2220 or
501-520-5892 with any questions and/or to let the office know if you are
able to implement this contest within your high school. |