Congressional Art Competition

Dear Educator:

I am excited to announce that it is once again time to launch the annual Congressional Art Competition. This nationwide art competition allows Members of Congress to showcase the talent of their high school constituents and acknowledge the nation's most gifted young artists. Many students in our area have already participated in the program and earned the honor of seeing their original artwork on display in the United States Capitol.

Students are able to submit an array of two­ dimensional artwork including paintings, drawings, collages, photographs and computer generated art. All artwork must be original in concept, design, and execution and may not violate any U.S. copyright laws. Enclosed you will find the official announcement of the art competition to post for interested participants, guidelines for this year's competition as well as the student release forms that must accompany each entry into the competition. Information about the reception for all participants will be sent out when available.

I am proud to be able to offer this opportunity to young artists in the Fifth Congressional District, and look forward to working with you and your students. If you have any questions regarding the competition, please do not hesitate to contact Alycia Tomaino in my Eastern District Office at NJ05.ArtCompetition@Mail.House.Gov or by phone at (201) 444­-5454.

Sincerely, Scott Garrett Member of Congress

Please e­mail me for the Art Competition Packet..Lorna