WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) announced the start of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition. All high school students (9-12th grade) who reside in or attend school in the Eighth Congressional District are encouraged to participate. The winning entry from the Eighth District will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year alongside artwork from every congressional district across the country. 

“The Congressional Art Competition is a great opportunity to feature the incredible creativity and talent of high school students right here in Middle and South Georgia, and I look forward to displaying works in the Capitol and my offices for all to see,” said Rep. Scott.

All artwork must be submitted by April 11th at one of the following five drop-off locations:

• Howard High School: 6400 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA
• Congressman Scott’s District Office in Warner Robins: 230 Margie Drive, Suite 500, Warner Robins, GA
• Thomas County Central High: 4685 US Hwy 84, Thomasville, GA
• Congressman Scott’s District Office in Tifton: 127-B Central Ave N, Tifton, GA
• Lowndes County High School: 1606 Norman Drive, Valdosta, GA

Three award-winning works of art will be selected by a distinguished panel of local judges. Rep. Scott will announce the winners at an awards ceremony and reception at the Perry Convention and Visitors Bureau on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.

The first-place art work will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol for an eleven-month exhibit beginning in June. The winning student will receive two airline tickets to Washington, D.C. for the national ceremony and ribbon cutting of the art exhibit. The student will also be eligible to receive a $3,000 per year admission scholarship to the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), should they apply and be accepted. 

In addition to community professionals judging the top artwork, Rep. Scott will continue the popular “People’s Choice Award.” All the submitted entries will be posted on Rep. Scott’s Facebook page, giving Eighth District constituents the opportunity to choose their favorite. The “People’s Choice Award” winner’s artwork will be displayed in Rep. Scott’s Washington, D.C. office, unless it is the same piece that wins the overall competition, in which case the first-place offerings apply.

Additional details including rules and guidelines and a release form for participants can be found on Rep. Scott’s website at https://austinscott.house.gov/services/art-competition.

For more information or questions, please contact Alice Johnson in Rep. Scott’s Tifton Office at (229) 396-5175.

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