February 10, 2015

Kilmer Invites Students to Participate in Congressional Art Competition

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Derek Kilmer invites high school students from Washington’s 6th Congressional District to participate in the 2015 Congressional Art Competition. This nationwide competition, sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives, is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the 6th Congressional District, as well as in the nation.

The competition is open to all high school students residing in the 6th Congressional District of Washington. The student whose artwork is selected will be invited to travel to Washington, D.C. in June to attend a ceremony unveiling their artwork and will be given two complimentary round-trip flights for the event. The winning piece of artwork will be selected by a panel of community judges.

Representative Kilmer said, “The arts are much more than an elective or extra-curricular activity. The arts can spark students to think in new ways and provide an opportunity to excel. That’s why I’m proud to invite high school students across the district to showcase their artistic ability and demonstrate their creativity.” 

The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents. Since then, over 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nationwide competition.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Art works entered in the contest may be up to 28 inches by 28 inches (including the frame) and may be up to 4 inches in depth. The art work may be

  • Paintings - including oil, acrylics, and watercolor
  • Drawings - including pastels, colored pencil, pencil, charcoal, ink, and markers
  • Collage
  • Prints - including lithographs, silkscreen, and block prints
  • Mixed Media
  • Computer Generated Art
  • Photography

All entries must be original in concept, design and execution.

For consideration, entries must be received by 5:00PM on Monday, April 13, 2015. Artwork may be submitted to any of Rep. Kilmer’s District Offices at the addresses and office hours below:

Tacoma Office: 950 Pacific Ave, Suite 1230, Tacoma, WA  98402 (Monday – Friday 9AM – 5:00PM)

Bremerton Office: 345 6th Ave, Suite 500, Bremerton, WA  98337 (Monday – Friday 9AM – 5:00PM)

Port Angeles Office: 332 E 5th St., Port Angeles, WA 98632 (Drop-off by appointment)

For more information and to get forms needed to enter, visit the Art Competition page on Rep. Kilmer’s website: kilmer.creativengine.com/helping-you/art-competition

Any questions should be directed to Rohan in the Bremerton District Office at (360) 373-9725.

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