Press release
WASHINGTON—Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) invited students to enter the 2019 Congressional Art Competition. The Artistic Discovery competition is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in the Second Congressional District of Oklahoma.
The competition is open to all high school students (grades 9 -12) who live in or attend school in the Second District. The winner will have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol alongside winners from other participating congressional districts for a full calendar year. There is also an opportunity for the winner to travel to Washington, D.C. for a reception on June 24, 2019.
The theme of this year’s competition is ‘Home of the Brave.’ Visit Mullin.House.Gov/ArtCompetition for more information, including size requirements for artwork.
Entries must be submitted to a selection and awards ceremony by 1:45p on Friday, April 26. The art will be submitted, judged, and then a winner will be selected. The winner must be present to win.
Date: Friday, April 26, 2019
Check-in: 1:00pm – 1:45pm CT
Awards Ceremony: 2:30pm CT
Location: NSU – Muskogee Auditorium
2400 E Shawnee Rd., Muskogee OK, 74403
More information on the Congressional Art Competition is available HERE. For more information, contact Congressman Mullin’s Claremore office at 918-283-6262 or email Mullin.ArtCompetition@mail.house.gov
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