WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) has announced the official start of the 2018 Congressional Art Competition and will now be accepting submissions from all high school students that live in the 16th Congressional District.
With this announcement, Congressman Kinzinger released the following statement:
“This competition encourages and recognizes young artists in our community to showcase their talents and skills, and to share their creativity. I’m always impressed with the artwork we receive, and I am already looking forward to seeing the outstanding submissions that this year’s competition will bring.”
Each spring, the U.S. House of Representatives offers talented young artists from across the country an opportunity to showcase their artistic abilities. The first-place pieces of artwork are displayed in a year-long exhibit spanning along the walls of the Cannon Tunnel, which leads to the U.S. Capitol Building. And the three runner-up pieces will be displayed in the Congressman’s district offices.
In addition to having their art displayed, the first-place winner will be awarded two tickets to Washington, D.C., to attend the official art show opening and a following reception hosted by the Congressional Institute.
The submission deadline for the 36th annual competition is 5 p.m. Friday, April 20, in the Ottawa District Office.
For more information, call Kinzinger’s Ottawa District Office at 815-431-9271.