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Rep. Kind Announces 16th Annual Congressional Art Competition

03/26/12

 

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ron Kind today announced the 16th Annual Congressional Art Competition, “An Artistic Discovery,” for high school students.  Organized by Congressman Kind and his wife, Tawni Kind, this event brings together high school artists from throughout western Wisconsin to recognize the tremendous talent of high school art students. 
 
“Every year, Ron and I look forward to the art competition,” said Tawni Kind.  “It’s a great opportunity for us to meet the wonderful student artists from across western Wisconsin. These students are capable of amazing things and this competition is a wonderful opportunity for us to showcase their talent.”
 
The first place entry will hang for a year in the U.S. Capitol along with the works of other student artists from across the country, the second place entry will be displayed in Rep. Kind’s Washington, D.C. office, and the third and four place pieces will be displayed in Kind’s La Crosse and Eau Claire offices.  
 
The deadline for submitting entries to Rep. Kind’s office is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 27, 2012.  Art teachers throughout Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District have been notified about the competition and the rules for artwork submission. 
 
A reception to recognize the students will be held at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse’s University Gallery on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. All participants, their families, and teachers are invited to attend.
 
Anyone interested in entering the competition or having questions about the contest guidelines, is encouraged to call Rep. Kind’s aide, Danice Stanton, toll free at 888-442-8040.