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"An Artistic Discovery"
Annual Art Competition in the 12th Congressional District of Illinois
Each year, I sponsor an art competition that highlights the creativity and hard work of students throughout the 12th Congressional District. The Grand Prize winning entry is displayed for one year in the Cannon Tunnel that leads to the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
The competition is open to all high school students who reside in the 12th Congressional District of Illinois.
The William & Florence Schmidt Art Center, on the campus of Soutwestern Illinois College (SWIC), is co-hosting this competion in 2010 along with their Annual High School Student Show. Students who live within the SWIC district could participate in both competitions, however each has its own entry requirements.
Entries for the 12th District Congressional Art Competition will be on display March 25 through April 1, at the Schmidt Art Center, 2500 Carlyle Avenue, in Belleville.
This year's art competition once again featured an impressive display of artistic talent among the high school students in our Congressional District.
Press Release about the 2010 winners
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Hannah Schmidt, from Carbondale Community High School, accepting her Grand Prize at the Congressional Art Contest Award Ceremony. Her prize winning photograph will be on display for one year in the U.S. Capitol complex. |
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Here are the winning entries from 2010. Click on the artwork or photo of the artist to view it in a larger size. |
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Here are some photos taken at the 2010 "An Artistic Discovery" Art Competition display at the Schmidt Art Center. (Click on image for larger size) |
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Entry Forms:
The Congressional Competition information packets were mailed to each High School Art instructor and principal in the 12th Congressional District. The information can also be found here.
This form can be completed online but must be printed for the signatures and dates.
Congressional Competition Registration form
Guidelines:
A list of guidelines governing the 2010 Congressional Art Competition may be found here:
Printable 2010 Guidelines is a pdf version.
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