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APRIL 25, 2012
America the Beautiful Politicians honor young artists with contest, show
By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter
Area congressional representatives are paying homage to young artists this week, during the annual Congressional Art Competition. TheWoodridge Public Library will host this year’s competition display for U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert (R-13, Hinsdale). A reception for the artists and the public will be held on Sunday, April 29 at the Woodridge Library,and Biggert will announce the winners at 3 p.m. The teen competition is open to a widevariety of mediums and high school students from across the 13th District.The first place
piece will be displayed in a year-long exhibit in the Cannon Tunnel that leads to the U.S. Capitol.The first place winner also will win a trip for two to Washington, D.C. to attend the official art show opening.A reception will be held in his or her honor along with other art contest winners from congressional districts throughout the country. The second place winner’s artwork will be displayed in the congressional reps’ D.C. offices, and the third place winner’s artwork will be displayed in their district offices. Entries will be on display at the library fromApril 26 – 29 during regular library hours. In the 11th District, U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R- Channahon) also is accepting
submissions from teen artists. “Last year we received remarkable pieces of artwork from high school students all across the district,” Kinzinger said. “I look forward to seeing more of the creativity and hard work put forward by the talented high school students of the 11th Congressional District.” Kinsinger’s district is requesting submissions to the Joliet District Office by Friday,April 27. The Congressional Art Competition was started in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to showcase the artistic talents of high school students in their districts.
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