The Artistic Discovery Contest, a nation-wide high school art competition, has begun and is open to all high school students living in New York’s Third Congressional District. The winning artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year while the three runners-up will have their submissions shown in Congressman Suozzi’s Washington, D.C., Huntington and Queens offices.
“The Congressman, who serves as Chairman of the Morgan Park Summer Music Festival, commissioned a painting by Mort Kunstler to paint the accurate portrayal of Washington’s Crossing the Delaware, and included artwork as part of the historic renovations of the Glen Cove City Hall and the Nassau County Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative buildings, has always been a strong supporter of the arts,” said Suozzi spokesperson Lou Wasson.
All entries must be submitted to Congressman Suozzi’s Huntington office no later than 5:30 p.m. on April 26. There will be a reception a few days later where first place and runners-up will be announced. The first-place student and their family will receive transportation to Washington, D.C. for a ceremony at the Capitol.
Rules and guidelines for the competition can be found at www.suozzi.house.gov under the Art Competition tab.
