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U.S. Representative David Scott invites you to join him at a reception to honor all participating high school students of his Fifth Annual Congressional Art Competition. The reception will take place on Saturday, March 24, 2007 at the Arts Clayton Gallery in Jonesboro.

Residents from throughout the District are invited to support area students by attending the reception and viewing the breathtaking exhibit of all entries submitted for this year’s competition. Participating high schools this year include North Clayton, Lovejoy, Mundy's Mill, Lithia Springs, Douglas County, South Atlanta, New Creation Center, Alexander, Mt. Zion, Cedar Grove and Creekside.

The Congressional Art Competition was created in 1982 as a way to showcase the artistic talents of young people throughout the country. To date hundreds of thousands of high school students from around the nation have been able to participate at the local level.

During this year’s reception, Congressman Scott will announce scholarships to the Art Institute of Atlanta and the Savannah College of Art and Design for the top 3 student winners. The Art Institute of Atlanta will present the first prize winner with a $10,000 scholarship, the second prize--a $5,000 scholarship, and the third prize--a $2,000 scholarship. The Savannah College of Art and Design will offer a $3,000 scholarship, renewable for up to three years for first prize.

This year’s first-place winner will also be invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Washington, D.C.

What:    5^th Annual Congressional Art Competition

When:    Saturday, March 24, 2007

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Where:    Arts Clayton Gallery

136 North Main Street,  Jonesboro, GA 30236