Walorski Announces 2016 Congressional Art Competition
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WASHINGTON – Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02) announced Friday that beginning March 22, her district offices will begin accepting artwork for the 2016 Congressional Art Competition sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives. Established in 1982, the Congressional Art Competition gives Members of Congress the opportunity to recognize artistic talent among their constituents. It takes place nationwide and is open to all high school students. In recognition of the state’s 200th birthday, each Indiana Congressional Office has agreed to require every submission to include a connection to Indiana’s bicentennial. Artwork must be two-dimensional and can be no larger than 27” x 27” x 3” when framed. Details for submitting completed entries: • Mishawaka Office: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Artwork can be dropped off after 4 p.m. by arranging an appointment with the office by calling 574-204-2645. The office is at 202 Lincolnway East, Suite 101, Mishawaka. • Rochester Office: Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or schedule an appointment by calling 574-223-4373. The office is at 709 Main St., Rochester. For schools outside a 35-mile radius of Mishawaka: • Starting this year, Walorski’s office will now offer to pick up submissions from schools that are located outside a 35-mile radius of her Mishawaka office. Contact Walorski’s Mishawaka office for more details and to schedule a pick-up by calling 574-204-2645 before April 18. Submissions will be judged by a panel of art professionals from the Second Congressional District. A photo of each entry will be posted on Walorski’s official Facebook album, allowing constituents from across the district to view the artwork. Once all artwork has been collected, it will be displayed at the South Bend International Airport for public viewing beginning April 25. For more information on eligibility, contest rules and entry forms, contact Sharon Christophel in the Mishawaka District Office at 574-204-2645. Final submissions must be received by April 18. Forms for submission can be found at https://walorski.house.gov/services/art-competition The first-place winner will have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for an entire year as well as receive a pair of round-trip airline tickets to Washington, D.C. The second place winner will have their artwork displayed in Walorski’s Mishawaka District Office.
