College students in Southwest Virginia’s Ninth District are invited to share their talents in the 2021 Congressional Art Competitiveness.

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the invitation when he announced the commencing of the contest in the Ninth District in early March.

¡°Each yr, the U.S. Dwelling of Associates sponsors the Congressional Art Levels of competition for large faculty college students. It¡¯s a excellent option to see the inventive abilities of Southwest Virginia pupils, 1 of whom will have his or her work selected for exhibit in the Capitol,¡± Griffith explained.

Final 12 months, Brandi Wade of Eastside High School in Coeburn won the competition with her get the job done, ¡°Tree and Starry Night.¡±

¡°The topic for this year¡¯s contest is ¡®Backroads and Byways.¡¯ I appear forward to viewing how the young artists of the Ninth will use their abilities in exploration of this concept,¡± Griffith claimed.

Interested learners need to post a photograph of their first artwork for thing to consider to either the Christiansburg or Abingdon district office by 5 p.m. on April 21. Every entry have to be accompanied by a completed pupil details release variety, which is readily available by speaking to a Ninth District place of work or checking out .

The winning artwork will be exhibited in the U.S. Capitol elaborate for one 12 months. In addition, the second and 3rd put picks will be on display in 1 of the Ninth District places of work.

To read the rules and rules or to down load the University student Launch Variety for the Congressional Art Competition, stop by . School or students with any concerns about the competitiveness could contact John Bebber or Tammie Bebout at (276) 525-1405 or by electronic mail at Crushers or Crushers.