Our 2008 Congressional High School Art Competition winner is Amanda DeFrancis, a sophomore at Rosary High School. Amanda is a very talented student in Royce's district and it is his pleasure to recognize her achievement in photography. Amanda's artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year where visitors across the country will be able to view her artwork.
Information regarding Congressman Royce's sixth annual "Congressional High School Art Competition" will be available early next year.
All interested high school artists in the 40th Congressional district may participate by submitting their entries to Royce's office in Fullerton, located at 305 North Harbor Blvd., Suite 300.
This is an opportunity to showcase the artistic talents of the many creative high school students in Orange County. All local high school students are encouraged to submit their favorite piece of artwork for the competition.
The contest is a part of a nationwide Congressional High School Art Competition sponsored by the Congressional Arts Caucus. The winning piece of art from Royce's district will be displayed in the Cannon House Office Building Tunnel, a high-traffic pedestrian walkway leading to the United States Capitol Building, for a period of one year. It will be a part of a national exhibition of winners from other Congressional districts around the country.
This year, Southwest Airlines has been gracious in providing three complimentary tickets to the district winner to fly to Washington D.C. to see their art displayed in the Capitol Building during the unveiling ceremony on the 25th of June. In addition, my office will be more than happy to assist in arranging a variety of tours for the winner and his/her parents, including a meeting with me in my Washington DC office.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Royce's Fullerton office at (714) 992-8081 or (562) 220-2411.
Please be sure to use the following links for a list of rules regarding the contest. Artwork that does comply with the rules, and is not submitted with the proper forms will not be accepted.
