McCarthy Announces Congressional High School Art Competition | Representative Kevin McCarthy
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McCarthy Announces Congressional High School Art Competition

February 22, 2012
Press Release

Bakersfield, CA - Congressman Kevin McCarthy today invited all high school students in California's 22nd Congressional District to compete in the 2012 Annual "An Artistic Discovery" Congressional Art Competition.

"The artistic talent and vision demonstrated by our young people continues to inspire me," said Congressman McCarthy. "This art competition is a great way to foster creative ideas and encourage our young local artists, and I look forward to seeing all the great entries from our district's high school students."

High school students from portions of Kern, San Luis Obispo, and Los Angeles counties who reside in the 22nd Congressional District can submit artwork on a wide variety of subjects and mediums. The deadline for submission is Friday, April 27, 2012. Entries will be accepted at McCarthy's Bakersfield or Atascadero offices. The winning entry will be displayed in a corridor leading to the United States Capitol for one year.

The artwork must be an original concept, two dimensional and no larger than 28" x 28" (the measurement should allow for framing) and 4" in depth. Paintings (oil, watercolor, acrylic, etc.), computer generated art, photography, drawings, collages and prints (lithographs, silk screens, monotypes, woodcuts and intaglio methods) are acceptable.

The winner of the overall competition will receive roundtrip airline tickets to travel to the exhibit opening in Washington, D.C. in June.

In addition to the overall winner of the competition, awards will be given to those who place first, second and third in the following three categories: photography, computer generated art, and artwork of all other mediums.

All artwork will be exhibited to the public at Metro Galleries from Tuesday, May 8th through Friday, May 11th, concluding with the awards reception on Friday, May 11th at Metro Galleries, 1604 19th Street in Bakersfield from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM.

For further information, please contact Congressman McCarthy's office at (661) 327-3611 (Bakersfield) or (805) 461-1034 (Atascadero) or any high school art department in the 22nd Congressional District.