Art Competition


Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent of students in our community. 

The Artistic Discovery Contest is open to all high school students in the 9th District. An appointed group of individuals will serve as judges and select the winning piece. The top ten pieces of art will be displayed in the lobby of the Kissimmee City Hall from April 14 through May 2. The final winner of our district's competition will be announced on May 1, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Kissimmee City Commission Chambers.

The winner's piece will also be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit in Washington will also include artwork from other contest winners nation-wide. Southwest Airlines will donate two roundtrip tickets to the winner for travel to the national reception in Washington, D.C.

Rules: Artwork entered in the contest may be no larger than 28 inches high by 28 inches wide by 4 inches deep. It must not exceed 15 pounds in weight. (Please note that weight and measurements limits include the frame.) All art must be original in concept, design, and execution. Submissions cannot violate any copyright laws. Artwork depicting contemporary political controversies, violence, or gruesome content will not be accepted. All submissions should complete the application below, and sign the release form

All artwork must be dropped off at one of the Congressman's offices (Orlando or Kissimmee) no later than April 4, 2014 in order to be entered into the competition

The artwork may be:

  • Paintings - including oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc. 
  • Drawings - including pastels, colored pencil, pencil, charcoal, ink, and markers (it is recommended that charcoal and pastel drawings be fixed)
  • Collage (must be two dimensional)
  • Prints - including lithographs, silkscreen, and block prints
  • Mixed Media (using more than two mediums, such as pencil and ink, watercolor and markers, etc.)
  • Computer Generated Art
  • Photography

Additional guidelines can be found here.

To enter the competition, please complete and send this release form.

 

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