Congressman Gibbs announces Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bob Gibbs (R-OH) announced that Ohio’s 7th Congressional District will begin accepting submissions for the 2015 Congressional Art Competition. The winning artwork will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol.
“I am pleased to announce my office will begin taking submissions for the 2015 Congressional Art Competition,” said Congressman Gibbs. “I look forward to seeing the winner’s artwork represent Ohio and the 7th District in the U.S. Capitol.”
Every spring, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors an art competition for high school students. Any student in grades 9-12 who resides or attends school in the 7th district is eligible to participate. Artwork must be entirely original and eligible types of art include paintings, drawings, prints, collages, mixed media, computer generated art, and photography.
All pieces of artwork must be submitted by Friday, March 27 at 4 p.m.
Artwork can be dropped off at three drop-off locations in the 7th district listed below from Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27.
For more information, please contact Rep. Gibbs’ office at (202)-225-6265.
2015 Congressional Art Competition Drop Off Locations
Ashland District Office of Congressman Bob Gibbs
110 Cottage St.
Ashland, OH 44805
Contact: Rita
(419) 207-0650
Hours: M-F 9-4
Canton District Office of Congressman Bob Gibbs
110 Central Plaza South
Canton, OH 44702
Contact: Dallas
(330) 737-1631
Hours: Call to set up an appointment to drop off artwork.
Lorain County Drop Off Location
32121 Lorain Road,
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Contact: Daniel
(440) 365-5222
Hours: M-F 9-4
Any questions about the 2015 Art Congressional Art Competition, please contact Rita at (419) 207-0650 or Alex at (202) 225-6265.
Category: Arts & Entertainment
