Hudson Announces 2015 Congressional Art Competition

CONCORD, N.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) announced he is now accepting entries from all interested Eighth District high school students for the 2015 Congressional Art Competition.

“Every year, I am truly amazed at the level of creativity and the talent of our young artists,” said Rep. Hudson. “I have no doubt this year’s artists will continue to make our community proud to showcase our district’s talents in the U.S. Capitol for visitors from around the country and the world to admire.”

Each spring, Members of the U.S. House of Representatives sponsor the Congressional Art Competition to recognize the artistic talents of students in North Carolina’s Eighth District and throughout the nation. The competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for Members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents. Since then, more than 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nationwide competition.

The Eighth District winner will be selected by an Arts Advisory Committee made up of artists from the district and announced at a reception hosted by Congressman Hudson. Winning artwork will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol.

All entries must be an original in concept, design and execution and may not be larger than 28” x 28” x 4”, including the frame. Interested students should submit entries to Rep. Hudson’s Concord or Rockingham District offices by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2015.

If you would like more information on the annual Congressional Art Competition, please contact Anthony Frey in the Concord office at (704) 786-1612, or visit our website at Hudson.house.gov/art-competition.

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