Grace Meng

04/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/17/2024 14:32

MENG ENCOURAGES LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ENTER CONGRESSIONAL ART CONTEST

QUEENS, NY - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today encouraged local high school students to enter her annual congressional district art contest, a competition where teens compete to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol.

Meng's contest, which consists of entries from students in her congressional district in Queens, is part of "An Artistic Discovery," the national art contest held each year by the House of Representatives showcasing the artwork of all congressional district art contest winners from across the nation.

The winning artwork from Meng's competition - along with the winning pieces from art contests in Congressional districts throughout the United States - will be displayed for one year in the halls of the U.S. Capitol for all to see, including visitors to Capitol Hill, House Members, Senators and maybe even the President. In addition, all of the winners will be invited to a special reception on Capitol Hill that highlights the work of these young artists.

The winner of Meng's competition, as well as second and third place runners-up, will be announced this spring during a reception in Queens that the Congresswoman will host for students and their families, art teachers, principals and school administrators.

"Every year, I get so excited for my annual art contest," said Meng. "I love seeing the wonderful artwork entered by students and having the winning piece in the national spotlight when it's displayed in the U.S. Capitol. I can't wait to see this year's submissions and to congratulate all our great young artists. I wish the best of luck to everybody entering the competition."

The judges will consist of outside individuals. Entries must be two-dimensional and no larger than 26 inches high, 26 inches wide and 4 inches deep. Accepted mediums include paintings, drawings, collages, prints, mixed media, computer-generated art and photographs. They must not violate U.S. copyright laws.

Submissions should be dropped off at Meng's Northeast Queens office at 40-13 159th Street in Flushing. The deadline to submit entries is Monday, May 6. Those with questions can contact Meng's office at 718-358-MENG.The contest is open to all high school students residing or attending school in New York's Sixth Congressional District.

The Artistic Discovery contest was launched in 1982 for Members of Congress to showcase the artistic work of high school students from around the nation. Since it began, hundreds of thousands of high school students from throughout the United States have participated in the competition.