| Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Hilda L. Solis (CA-32) announced today that she will once again sponsor “An Artistic Discovery,” an annual national high school art competition conducted by members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The contest provides members of Congress with the opportunity to showcase the talents of their creative high school constituents and acknowledge the nation’s gifted young artists.
All high schools within the 32nd Congressional District have been invited to participate. All entries must be submitted by Friday, March 31 by no later than 5:30 p.m. to Congresswoman Solis’ El Monte District Office at 4401 Santa Anita Ave, El Monte, CA, 91731.
The works will be judged by a committee comprised of members of the community, with an awards ceremony scheduled at East Los Angeles College’s Performing Arts Center on April 15th. The winning artwork will be displayed in the Capitol complex in Washington, D.C., and the artist and two guests will be invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 28.
“It’s a pleasure to conduct a competition that allows young artists in East Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley to display their talents and compete with their peers across the region,” Congresswoman Solis said.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the competition. Since it was created in 1982, hundreds of thousands of high school students have participated at the local level. The winning entries from last year’s successful competition hang in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol Building.
For additional information regarding the competition, student release forms or art competition official guidelines, please contact Llanet Martěn in Congresswoman Solis’ El Monte District Office at (626) 448-1271 or visit online at www.house.gov/solis. |
