Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the 2007 Congressional Art Competition is now accepting submissions.  The Congressional Art Competition gives the nation’s young artists the opportunity to compete to display their work in the United States Capitol Building.   

“This contest is a great way for students in our community to show their impressive artistic talents.  I am pleased to invite all high school students from my district to participate in the local competition and am excited to have the artwork of South Texas in our Capitol,” said Congressman Henry Cuellar. 

“An Artistic Discovery” is the annual nationwide Congressional High School Art Competition.  Each Member of Congress hosts a local competition amongst high school students.  Local judges from Congressman Cuellar’s will select a winner from the district, who will have his or her artwork displayed in U.S. Capitol Building.  

First launched in 1982, this year marks the 25th anniversary of the Congressional Art Competition.  Since then, thousands of contests have been held around the country involving more then 650,000 high school students. 

The deadline for submissions is Apr. 22.  All artwork must be original and will be judged May 1-2.  The winning artist will be awarded a trip to Washington, D.C. by Congressman Cuellar.  The winning artist will be invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on May 14.

“The annual Arts Competition provides an excellent forum for demonstrating the significant role the arts play in our communities.  Our youth deserve a broad education that includes a diverse combination of subjects and activities, and I am committed to bring opportunities such as ‘An Artistic Discovery’ to the students of Texas’ 28th District,” said Congressman Cuellar.

Congressman Henry Cuellar is a member of the House Homeland Security, Small Business, and Agriculture Committees in the 110th Congress; accessibility to constituents, education, health care, economic development and national security are his priorities. Congressman Cuellar is also a Majority Senior Whip.
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