McCollum Announces 2016 Art Competition

Congresswoman Betty McCollum today invited high school students in Minnesota’s Fourth Congressional District to participate in the 2016 Congressional Art Competition. Submissions are due on Friday, April 15, 2016 by 6:00 p.m.

“The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent of Minnesota’s Fourth District,” Congresswoman McCollum said. “I hope that many students will participate in the competition and I look forward to seeing the grand prize winner’s work displayed in the U.S. Capitol.”

The contest is open to all high school students either attending school or residing in the Fourth Congressional District. In addition to the display of their artwork in the U.S. Capitol, the winner will also receive two free airline tickets to Washington, D. C. to attend the exhibit’s opening. Runners-up will be displayed in Congresswoman McCollum’s offices in St. Paul and in Washington, D. C.

New this year, the Fourth District Congressional Art Competition will be a destination in the 2016 St. Paul Art Crawl. All entries will be displayed in an exhibit at the Landmark Gallery in the Schmidt Artist Lofts the weekend of the Art Crawl (April 22 – April 24, 2016). This exciting new partnership will give additional exposure for student artists by showcasing their talent and hard work.

Entries may be mailed or dropped off at the St. Paul office in the Blair Arcade Building and must be received by Friday, April 15th, 2016 by 6:00PM:

165 Western Avenue North, Suite 17
Saint Paul, MN 55102

Only one submission per student is allowed. Complete guidelines and forms are available here. Teachers and students are encouraged to contact Liz De La Torre in Congresswoman McCollum's office at 651-224-9191 or Liz.DeLaTorre@mail.house.gov with any questions.