Congressman Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, announced that high school students in the Iowa’s Second Congressional District may now submit their original artwork to be considered for the 2015 Congressional Art Competition.
The annual competition is hosted by the United States House of Representatives to recognize talented young artists from across the nation.
The winning student from each district is invited to Washington, D.C., to attend a reception held in their honor and will have his or her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Because of local schools schedules, the deadline for entries to be received has been extended to April 10.
“The vast amount of talent that Iowa’s students display year after year continues to amaze me. The creativity of our talented young artists demonstrates that the arts are thriving in Iowa,” Loebsack said. “For a young artist, having your artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol is quite a remarkable accomplishment. I look forward to seeing this year’s entries and meeting the winning student.”
Once again, to make the contest as easy as possible and open to as many students as possible, this year’s winner will be chosen by the public through an online vote.
Details on how to submit art work are available by visiting Loebsack’s website. All entries must be received no later than Friday, April, 10, at 11:59pm.
The artist of the winning piece will receive two round trip tickets to Washington, D.C., to attend the reception and unveiling of their artwork in the Capitol (all other expenses must be covered by the winner).
For additional details about the competition, students or teachers should contact Jared Mullendore at 563-323-5988 or by email at Jared.Mullendore@mail.house.gov.