Congresswoman Lee to Host 31st Annual High School Arts Competition
Media Contact: Ricci Graham, 510 763-0370
Oakland – Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) will host the 31st Annual “An Artistic Discovery” 2011 reception and awards ceremony on Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA.
“An Artistic Discovery” is an annual Congressional art competition that recognizes emerging high school artists throughout the country. High school students from throughout the 9th Congressional District will compete in this year’s competition. Parents, students, teachers and representatives from the arts community will attend this year’s reception and awards ceremony.
The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents. Since its inception, over 650,000 high students from throughout the country have participated in the competition.
The grand-prize winner will be flown with a guest to Washington D.C. to attend the awards ceremony in June, and the winning artwork will be displayed in the corridor that connects the Cannon House Office Building with the U.S. Capitol for a year. KMEL disc-jockey “D.C.” will serve as the master of ceremony for this year’s reception and awards ceremony.
Who: Congresswoman Barbara Lee
What: An Artistic Discovery reception and awards ceremony
When: Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: The Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA
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