Rep. Scott announces annual high school art competition
3/31/2016, 8:39 p.m.
Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott has announced the annual art competition for students in grades 9 through 12 who live in his 3rd Congressional District.
The deadline for students to submit paintings, drawings, photographs and other artwork for the 23rd annual competition is Friday, April 22, according to a news release from the congressman’s office.
The competition is part of An Artistic Discovery, a nationwide program coordinated by members of the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize the artistic talents of young people.
The first place winner will receive a scholarship and travel to Washington to attend a congressional reception in honor of all the winners from around the nation.
The work of the winner from each district also will be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol Building for a year.
Congressman Scott will present the first place winner and other finalists with certificates and other prizes.
Richmond area students can submit entries to the congressman’s Richmond District Office at 400 N. 8th St., Suite 430, in Downtown.
For more information: go to http://bobbyscott.house.gov/artcontest or call the congressman’s district office in Newport News at (757) 380-1000.
