LORTON, Va. — Congressman Gerry Connolly will announce the winners of the 2012 Congressional Arts Competition for Fairfax and Prince William students residing in the 11th Congressional District at an awards reception on Saturday, April 28 at 4 p.m. at the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center.
All student art entries will remain on display at the Lorton Workhouse, Gallery W-16, 9601 Ox Road, (Route 123) in Lorton through April 29.
The artwork by the first place-winning student will go on display at the U.S. Capitol for a year, alongside the winning entries from other congressional districts across the nation. Overall, Connolly will award prizes to the top five winners selected by a panel of judges from the 11th District.
“I hope people will take the opportunity to view the work of the students while it is on display in Lorton,” Congressman Connolly said. “I had the opportunity to view the pieces as they came into my district offices in Annandale and Woodbridge. The talent was remarkable and I think the judges are going to have a hard time selecting this year’s winners.”
This year’s competition will feature almost 170 pieces from more than 125 students. Entries were submitted to Connolly’s Congressional Arts Competition from public, private and home schooled high school students in the 11th District.
“Each year the art competition continues to grow and be more successful than the past,” Connolly said. “I especially want to thank our teachers for putting the time into this event.”
The public can view the artwork at the Lorton Arts Center Wednesday through Saturday between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday between noon and 5 pm. The Arts Center is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The exhibit and the awards ceremony will be held in Building 16W on the 2nd Floor.
“I believe we should be doing everything we can to encourage our students to participate in the arts,” Connolly said. “The Congressional Arts Competition is a great way to inspire student artists’ and provide an opportunity to share their creativity with the community.”
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