U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder, R-3rd Dist., is now accepting entries from all interested 3rd District high school students for the 2016 Congressional Art Competition.
Since 1982, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition every spring to recognize and encourage artistic talent across the nation. Since then, more than 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nationwide competition.
“Each year, we receive numerous impressive art submissions displaying the incredible artistic talent of students across the 3rd District, and I’m confident this year will be no different.” Rep. Yoder said. “I love the competition because it highlights the students’ artwork, but also the quality of the art programs in our local schools, and presents an opportunity to put their talent and hard work on display in the United States Capitol for guests from around our country and around the world to see.”
Artwork entered in the contest may be up to 28 inches high by 28 inches long, including the frame, and up to 4 inches deep. Interested students should submit entries to Yoder’s Overland Park District Office located at 7325 W. 79th St. by 5:00 PM on Friday, April 8. An Arts Advisory Committee made up of artists from around the district will then select the winning entry to be put on display at the U.S. Capitol.
For more information or to review Congressional Art Competition guidelines, call Yoder’s District Office at 913-621-0832, or visit http://yoder.house.gov/2016-Congressional-Art-Competition.