CONGRESSMAN GONZALEZ ANNOUNCES 2023 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION 

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced that his office will begin accepting submission for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. The deadline for submissions is April 14, 2023.

"The Congressional Art Competition is a great opportunity for our students to showcase their talent and passion for art", stated Congressman Gonzalez. "I urge our young South Texas artists to participate in this incredible opportunity and showcase their talents. I look forward to seeing the amazing works of art that our students produce."

Student submissions will be placed on display in the district and the winning pieces from each Congressional District will be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel for 11 months. Congressional Art District First Place winners may be eligible to receive a $3,000 per year scholarship to the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), should they apply and be accepted for enrollment. Accepted students may be eligible for additional scholarships based on their academic credentials, documented awards and recognition, extracurricular activities, volunteer or professional experience, and talents.

The congressman encourages all eligible participants to design, create, and submit artwork for consideration. For further information on the competition, submission deadline, rules, and eligibility, please visit gonzalez.house.gov/services/art-competition or contact Brenda Rangel in the Brownsville District Office at (956) 682-5545. 

More information on the Congressional Art Competition can be found here.

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