Today Congressman David Scott (D-GA) announced his 11th Annual Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery, for Georgia’s Thirteenth Congressional District.
High school students from throughout Georgia’s 13th District are invited to submit artwork for the competition. The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to showcase the artistic talents of high school students in the 13th District.
Students may obtain entry forms and guidelines from their High School Art Teachers and Congressman Scott’s Office. Entries must be received in Congressman Scott's Jonesboro or Smyrna District Office by Friday, February 15, 2013.
Congressman David Scott will host an awards ceremony naming this year’s top winners on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the Arts Clayton Gallery. The first place entry from Congressman Scott’s district will join other first place winners from around the country and be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Scholarships will be presented to the top winners as follows: $10,000 or $3,000/ year – first place, $5,000 – second place, $2,500 – third place, and $500 – fourth place. Additionally, artwork submitted to the competition will be on display in a special exhibit hosted by the Arts Clayton Gallery from March 1 -28, 2013.
To view Congressman Scott's video invitation for students, click here.
For more information, please contact Audra Braswell Bleecker at 770-210-5073.
