The annual national art competition, called "An Artistic Discovery,” is open to all high school students across the nation. One piece of artwork from each Congressional District is selected to be hung in the U.S. Capitol in
This year, dozens of entries came in from across Congressman Lynch’s district, and the judges, a group of leading local artists, had a difficult job in selecting the 2005 winner. In the end, they selected a pencil drawing by
All of the other entries will be displayed at the
Congressman Lynch said, "It’s obvious from this competition that we have some gifted young artists in the Ninth Congressional District. No doubt, their ability is due in large part to the support of their parents and their extraordinary art teachers. I hope that this public display of their artwork will encourage other students from across the Ninth District to continue their pursuit of the arts.”
WHAT: Ninth Congressional District Student Art Exhibit
WHEN: Tuesday, June 7-Tuesday, June 28, 2005
TIME: Monday-Saturday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
WHERE:
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