SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2010 AT THE APPLETON MUSEUM OF ART IN OCALA
 

Washington, Apr 21, 2010 -

“Each year, I look forward to hosting the Congressional Art Competition for high school students throughout the Sixth District,” said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).  “The talent and creativity of these young people is amazing and we can take great pride that we have so many gifted artists in our high schools.”

The Congressional Art Competition Awards Ceremony and reception is being held Saturday, April 24th at 2:00 PM at the Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd. in Ocala, and Stearns will be on hand to announce the winners.  A local business has provided gift certificates for the winning artists.  The winner will fly to Washington, D.C., for a formal reception with other winners from across the country and have his/her artwork on exhibit in the Capitol for the next year.

Over 50 pieces of artwork submitted by the students will be on exhibit from April 24th – May 9th at the Appleton Museum.