Rep. issues call for art entries

Spring brings a renewal of many things, and among them is a nationwide high school visual art competition. Sponsored by the Congressional Institute, the competition recognizes and encourages artistic talent throughout the nation. Students from grades 7-12 from each congressional district submit their entries to their representative’s office.

Fifth District Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers invites students to participate in the competition.

Winners are selected by a panel of district artists and will be recognized in Washington, D.C., at an annual awards ceremony. The winning artwork will be displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol.

Participating students can submit art in a variety of styles but must be a two-dimensional original in design, 26”x26”x4” or smaller and 15 lbs or less and prepared for hanging. Submission deadline is April 24.

To enter, participants are asked to contact the Congresswoman’s local office. McMorris Rodgers announced that three runners-up will have their artwork displayed in the Spokane, Colville and Walla Walla offices.