"An Artistic Discovery"
Annual Art Competition in the 12th Congressional District of Illinois
Each year, I sponsor an art competition that highlights the creativity and hard work of students throughout the 12th Congressional District. The Grand Prize winning entry is displayed for one year in the Cannon Tunnel that leads to the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
The competition is open to all high school students who reside in the 12th Congressional District of Illinois.
Belleville Art on the Square again hosted this competion in 2009 and students could participate in both competitions;
- Congressional Art Competition
- Art on the Square High School Competition
Students could enter only one work of art but that work could be entered in one or both of the competitions. A separate release form was required for each competition.
Entries for the 12th Congressional Art Competition and the Art on the Square High School Competition were on display May 15, 16 & 17, 2009.
This year's art competition once again featured an impressive display of artistic talent among the high school students in our Congressional District.
Press Release about the 2009 winners
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The 2009 Grand Prize winner, Chelsey Springeler, from Belleville West High School, with artwork, "Check Your Mate." This drawing will be on display for one year in the Cannon Tunnel, leading to the U.S. Capitol. |
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Here are the winning entries from 2009. Click on the artwork or photo of the artist to view it in a larger size. |
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Here are some photos taken at the 2009 "An Artistic Discovery" Art Competition. The works of art were displayed in the atrium of the Regions Bank building, in conjunction with Art on the Square in downtown Belleville. |
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Entry Forms:
A separate registration form was required for each competition. The Congressional Competition information packets were mailed to each High School Art instructor and principal in the 12th
Congressional District. The information can also be found here.
This form can be completed online but must be printed for the signatures and dates.
Congressional Competition Registration form
Guidelines:
A list of guidelines governing the 2009 Congressional Art Competition may be found here:
Printable 2009 Guidelines is a pdf version.
Go to the Art on the Square web site, Art on the Square Student Information, to get information on the requirements for their High School Competition.
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