Congressman David Scott is a proud annual sponsor of the 13th Congressional District's Annual Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery. This competition brings together the best student artwork from high school students across the 13th Congressional District.
The Congressional Art Competition was created in 1982 as a way to showcase the artistic talents of young people throughout the country. In nine years of hosting the Arts Competition, Congressman Scott has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships to local students. This year’s top five winners will receive the following awards:
First Place Winner - $10,000 Art Institute of Atlanta scholarship; $1,500/ year from Savannah College of Art and Design; 1-Year Young Patron Membership to the High Museum of Art ($200 value); and artwork will hang in the U.S. Capitol for 1 year;
Second Place Winner - $5,000 Art Institute of Atlanta scholarship and artwork will hang in Congressman David Scott’s Washington Office;
Third Place Winner - $2,500 Art Institute of Atlanta scholarship and artwork will hang in Congressman David Scott’s Jonesboro Office;
Fourth Place Winner - $1,000 Art Institute of Atlanta scholarship and artwork will hang in Congressman David Scott’s Smyrna Office;
Fifth Place Winner - free week of art classes from the Art Institute of Atlanta.
There are several ways to qualify for the competition:
High School Contests or School Selection
Public and private high schools in the 13th Congressional District are invited to enter artwork to represent their school in this 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.
Home School Participation
Home school students are encouraged to participate in the Artistic Discovery contest. To participate, contact Congressman Scott's District Office at 770-210-5073 for more information and competition guidelines.
