Connecticut’s 30th Annual Congressional Arts Competition is accepting entries from eligible students vying to have their winning art displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol and a $1,500 annual scholarship to a Georgia art school.
The 29-year-old national contest aimed at recognizing American youths’ artistic talents will take place on April 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hartford’s Wadsworth Atheneum.
The renewable scholarship is to the prestigious Savannah College of Art and Design.
Congressman John B. Larson, D-1st District, the congressional sponsor, says he notified art directors in every high school in his district encouraging participation.
The competition is limited to high school students, however exceptions will be made for schools that have 7th through 12th grades on one campus, Larson said. Artwork must be matted and does not need to be framed.
To participate, students must submit artwork to Larson’s  Hartford district office at 221 Main St, 2nd Floor. on April 4-6 (Monday through Wednesday) between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. with a completed and signed student release form.
To obtain a release form or for additional information regarding the competition, contact Lisa Perrone in Larson’s Office by phone at (860) 278-8888 or by email at lisa.perrone@mail.house.gov.
