Congressman Johnson welcomes return of 2010 Congressional Arts Competition

LITHONIA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) looks forward to hosting this year’s 2010 Congressional Arts Competition, an annual event displaying the community’s finest artistic talent.

Eligible high school students throughout the district, which include parts of DeKalb, Gwinnett, and Rockdale counties, are encouraged to apply and display their talent in this year’s contest.

All entry forms must be received via e-mail, postal mail or fax (770-987-8721). The entries must be designed according to the specifications in the competition guidelines, which can be found at Congressman Johnson’s Web site at hankjohnson.house.gov/services/artistic-discovery.shtml.

Each district will honor its winning artwork by hanging it in the tunnel leading to the United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C., for a year. The 2010 Congressional Art Competition winner from the Fourth District will also receive transportation for two to Washington, D.C., for the ribbon-cutting event to unveil all the 2010 winners.

In addition to having his/her artwork at the Capitol, winners of the competition will be eligible for college scholarships from the Art Institute of Atlanta ($10,000, $5,000, and $2,500) or the Savannah College of Art and Design ($1,500 per year).

If your school plans to participate, please complete a commitment form and return it to the Lithonia or Tucker offices by April 26, 2010. Each school will be allowed up to five entries, and participants must be present at the awards ceremony in order to win.

All art entries must be received in the congressman’s district office, located at 5700 Hillandale Drive, Lithonia, GA 30058 or 3469 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker, GA 30084 by April 28, 2010.

If you have any questions, please contact Eric Hubbard or Betty Dixon in our Lithonia office at 770-987-2291.

Click here for a school commitment or student application form

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