Rep. Jason Crow to Celebrate Local High School Artists at Congressional Art Competition Reception
This weekend Rep. Jason Crow will host high school artists from across the 6th district to celebrate their participation in the Congressional Art Competition "An Artistic Discovery".
"We were blown away by the incredible talent these young artists displayed and are looking forward to celebrating their work this Sunday. Thank you to the art teachers and parents across the district who foster students' creativity and support their efforts in and out of the classroom," said Crow. "We are proud to partner with the Congressional Art Competition to help give these young artists throughout the district a platform to display their talents on a national stage."
The Congressman, his wife Deserai, and a panel of artists local to the district, have chosen the winning piece and will be announcing the first through third place winners as well as three honorable mentions at the reception. The first-place winner of the competition will have their art displayed in the United States Capitol, while second, third and honorable mentions will be displayed in the Congressman's district office.
"As part of the city of Aurora's Cultural Services Division, the largest provider of arts and culture in Aurora, the Aurora History Museum is thrilled to be able to recognize Aurora's budding artists by partnering with the Congressional Art Competition program," said Scott Williams, the Museum Director of the Aurora History Museum where the reception will be held.
Every spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a national high school visual art competition "An Artistic Discovery", to recognize and encourage artistic talent throughout the nation in each congressional district. Since the beginning of the competition in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated, with the winning pieces displayed in the U.S. Capitol.
This event is by invite only, media must RSVP to Anne Feldman at anne.feldman@mail.house.gov.
Congressional Art Competition Reception:
Where:
Aurora History Museum
15051 E Alameda Pkwy,
Aurora, CO 80012
When:
Sunday, May 5th 2019
11 a.m to 12:30 p.m.