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(Washington, DC) -- U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) today announced that she is taking submissions from young artists in Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional District for the National Congressional Art Competition.

Congresswoman Moore said, “Our area is home to so many young and talented artists.  I am honored to recognize that through this competition.”

The competition is open to high school students and junior high students where 7th through 12th grades are housed in the same building.

The winner will be invited to Washington, DC to meet Congresswoman Moore and their artwork will be displayed on Capitol Hill alongside artwork from Congressional Districts across the country.

Important deadlines:
 

• April 13, 2010 – release form must be completed and submitted
• April 16, 2010 – entries must be delivered

Artwork categories include:

• Paintings (oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc);
• Drawings (pastels, colored pencil, pencil, charcoal, ink, markers, etc.);
• Collage
• Prints (lithographs, silkscreen, block prints);
• Mixed media;
• Computer generated art; and
• Photography.
• Submission guidelines:
• Artwork must be two-dimensional;
• The maximum dimension for artwork (including frame) is 30” high by 30” wide by 4” deep;
• Artwork cannot weigh more than 15 pounds;
• Each entry must be original concept, design and execution and must not be in violation of copyright laws; and
• Students must reside in Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional District

How to enter:

Complete release form and submit by April 13, 2010; and

Deliver entries to Congresswoman Moore’s Milwaukee office by April 16, 2010. Congresswoman Moore’s office is located at:

219 North Milwaukee Street, Suite 3A

Milwaukee, Wisconsin  53202



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For an interview with Congresswoman Gwen Moore, please contact David Frey at 202-225-4572.