High school art students in the 7 Colorado Congressional District are invited to submit to Congressman Ed Perlmutter's annual Congressional Art Competition.
Following the April 27 deadline for submissions, a reception will be held May 2 at the Red Rocks Community College Library, 13300 W. Sixth Ave., Lakewood..
Art competition timeline for participants
Monday, April 27 --; Art is to be dropped off at Red Rocks Community College Library (second level) between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. The show will be installed through April 29 and judging will take place April 30.
Saturday, May 2nd --; The reception will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on the second level of the Red Rocks Community College Library for all participants and their families.
Wednesday, May 6th --; Art work can be picked up at Red Rocks Community College Library from 3:30 to 6 p.m. The top art piece will be eligible to be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel of the United States Capitol for one year, with the artist and a family member invited to the Annual Congressional Art Show reception held in June in Washington, D.C. Additionally, the top few pieces will receive a prize.
Guidelines for submissions
Entry guidelines and an information/release form for the 2016 competition are available online at www.house.gov/content/educate/art_competition/.
All entries must meet the following criteria:
Be two dimensional
Be no larger than 28 inches wide by 28 inches tall by 4 inches thick when framed
Not weigh more than 15 pounds, including frame
Be original in concept, design, and execution, and may not violate any U.S. copyright laws
For more information, call Hannah Mullen at 303-274-7944 or email her at hannah.mullen@mail.house.gov.
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