Congresswoman Waters Announces 2013 Congressional Art Competition

Congresswoman Maxine Waters' office is now accepting submissions for the 2013 Congressional Art Competition. This annual competition is open to all high school students that reside or attend school in the 43rd Congressional District and offers students a chance to showcase their artistic talent and compete to have their submission displayed in the United States Capitol for a full year.

The deadline for submissions is Monday, April 22, 2013 at 5:00 PM pacific time.

"I am again pleased to announce the Congressional Art Competition to the young artists of California's 43rd Congressional District," said Congresswoman Waters. "I look forward to seeing the winner's artwork represent California and our district in the U.S. Capitol."

Entries may be dropped off or mailed to Congressman Waters' Los Angeles Office, located at 10124 South Broadway Suite 1, Los Angeles, CA 90003. The office is opened Monday through Friday from 9:00am – 5:00pm. The competition is open to high school students only, however exceptions made be made for schools that have 7th through 12th grades on one campus.

Students will be required to adhere to the rules of the competition and will need to submit all artwork with a corresponding student release form. The form and all guidelines regarding the competition can be found on Congresswoman Waters' website. For more information, please call (323) 757-8900.

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