Photo – Grand Prize 2019- Ryan Kmieske, Lakota East High School, 12th Grade, “Portrait”
The Middletown Arts Center is excited to once again be hosting the Congressional Art Competition with the support of Cincinnati State Middletown Campus. The U.S. House of Representatives’ Congressional Arts Caucus coordinates an annual art competition for high school students. This competition provides a unique opportunity to recognize the rich artistic talents of high school students throughout the nation. Congressman Warren Davidson invited students who reside in Ohio’s 8th Congressional District to participate in “An Artistic Discovery’” – the 2020 competition and national exhibit.
VIEW VIRTUAL EXHIBITION HERE!
We are proud to host this virtual exhibition with the support of Cincinnati State Middletown Campus.
This prestigious competition features three categories: Photography, All Other Permissible Media, and Scenes from Ohio’s 8th.
Grand prize piece is displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year, winner gets tickets for two to fly with Southwest for the national reception in Washington, DC, scholarships offered.
First Place winner is displayed for one year in the Washington, DC, office of Congressman Warren Davidson.
Six OH-08 winners will be displayed in the offices of Congressman Warren Davidson for one year.
Ohio District 8’s Competition exhibit will be displayed virtually via the Middletown Arts Center’s website, https://www.middletownartscenter.com/, and social media platforms, revealing the winners, on Saturday, April 4. This exhibit runs through April 14, 2020.
