Rep. Scott to Announce Winners of the 19th Annual Third Congressional District Art Competition

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) will announce the winners of the 19th Annual Third Congressional District Art Competition at two upcoming award receptions in Newport News and Richmond. Each year, the Third Congressional District Art Competition is open to all High School students in the Third Congressional District of Virginia.

An Artistic Discovery is a nationwide program coordinated by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize the artistic talents of young people. The nationwide competition involves more than 50,000 talented high school students. In the past, over 200 Members of Congress have participated in the program. Congressman Scott has participated every year he has served in Congress.

This year's first place winner will receive a scholarship of $3,000 and will attend a reception in honor of all the winners nationwide in Washington, DC. The first place winning entry for each congressional district will also be displayed in the primary tunnel connecting the United States Capitol Building to the Cannon House Office Building for one year, where it will be seen by thousands of people who visit the U.S. Capitol.

Congressman Scott will present the first place winner and other finalists with a certificate, a t-shirt and various other prizes.

The award receptions will be held on:

Saturday, May 19, 2012, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
2410 Wickham Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607

Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia
00 Clay Street, Richmond, VA 23219

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