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Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) will host the 2011 Congressional Art Competition on Saturday, April 30th at the Osceola Center for the Arts in Kissimmee from 9AM – Noon. Students from all over the 15th Congressional District have entered a total of 56 pieces of artwork in the annual competition entitled “An Artistic Discovery”. The competition is being held in Congressional Districts across the nation.

“The 15th District is home to many talented young artists and I’m looking forward to viewing all of the entries,” said Congressman Posey.

The Congressional Art Competition is open to all public, private, and home school students. Artwork must meet submission guidelines and all required forms must be completed and submitted with artwork for judging. The winning artwork will be displayed in the Capitol for the entire year and cannot be returned prior to the end of the exhibit. The first and second runners up will have their art displayed in Congressman Posey’s Washington and Florida offices respectively. Details listed below:


WHAT: An Artistic Discovery, the 2011 Congressional Art Competition

WHERE: Osceola Center for the Arts, Kissimmee

WHEN: Saturday, April 30, 2011 

SCHEDULE:
9:00AM - 10:00AM – Artwork Entries Accepted 
10:00AM - 11:00AM – Artwork Judging 
11:30AM - 12:00PM – Short Program, Artwork Winners Announced and Art Show Exhibition

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