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Womack Encourages Students to Enter 2024 Congressional Art Competition
Washington,
April 3, 2024
Competition is open to all high school students in the Third District; Winning artwork to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol
Washington, DC – April 3, 2024...Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) is encouraging all Third District high schoolers to participate in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The nationwide contest is an opportunity for Arkansas students to showcase their artistic talents. One winning submission from each congressional district will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Participants may submit an original, two-dimensional artwork in one of the following accepted mediums: paintings, drawings, collages, photographs, computer-generated art, or mixed media. Congressman Womack said, “Each year, I’m impressed by the creativity and talent of young artists of the Third District who participate in the Congressional Art Competition. I encourage all local high students to take advantage of this special opportunity to present their greatest artwork, with the chance that it could be selected for exhibition alongside district winners from across the country and seen by thousands of visitors of the People’s House.” Submission locations and due dates are as follows:
Submitted artwork will be on display from April 17 – April 24 at Arts on Main in downtown Van Buren. Competition judges will review all the pieces and determine a winner, which will be announced by Congressman Womack at an awards ceremony on April 24. Submissions will also be considered for the People’s Choice Award, which will be decided by the public via online vote, and the Patriot Award, which honors a piece that celebrates and artfully represents American ideals.
This is the 14th year that Congressman Womack has hosted the Congressional Art Competition. Last year’s winner was Denise Lor, a senior from Siloam Springs High School, for her artwork, entitled “A Reason to Smile,” which is currently displayed in the halls of the U.S. Capitol.
Interested students may contact Congressman Womack’s office at (479) 464-0446 with questions. More information about competition details can also be found here.
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