Washington, D.C. -  Today, Rep. David Price announced the opening of the 2010 Congressional Art Competition.   The annual competition brings together the best student artwork from across the Fourth Congressional District.  The winner of the competition will receive a $1,500 scholarship to the Savannah College of Art and Design and accompany their entry to Washington to attend the opening of an exhibit featuring the work of all congressional art competition winners from across the country.  Winning entries will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year.

“I am always amazed by the quality of the artwork my constituents create for the competition.” Rep. Price said.  “I look forward to seeing all of the entries and I am proud to see Congress celebrating the talents of our nation’s young people.”

The deadline to submit entries for the competition is Friday, April 19, 2010 for Orange County, and Friday, April 16 for Wake and Durham Counties.  For information on how to submit an entry, contact Nadia Alston at 919-859-5999 or Nadia.Alston@mail.house.gov by March 15.

There are three ways to qualify for the competition:

1. Art Center Contests - High school students who place (first, second, third, or honorable mention) in appropriate categories at art center contests are eligible to submit their winning entries.

2. High School Contests or School Selection - Public and private high schools in the Fourth Congressional District are invited to select up to three pieces of artwork to represent their school in the competition. The selection process for that artwork is completely at the discretion of school officials. Local schools will be mailed a packet with the complete rules, deadlines, and an entry form.

3. Home School Participation - Home school students are encouraged to enter their artwork at regional art center competitions. However, if a student is not able to submit their work for some reason (location, did not know about the contests, etc.), he/she may still be considered for the contest.

The second place winner’s art will be displayed in Congressman Price’s Washington office, and the third place piece will be displayed in his Raleigh office.  Special recognition will also be given to the teacher whose student is awarded first place.

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