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CONTEST: High School Artists Wanted

Rep. Dold calls on local students to submit their work for national contest.

Wouldn't it be cool to see your artwork hanging in our nation’s capital?

Right now Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) is encouraging high school artists in Northbrook to enter their work in the 29th annual Artistic Discovery Contest, sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives. 

The winning entry from the 10th congressional district will be displayed in the tunnel connecting the capitol with the Cannon House Office Building along with winning projects from the nation’s other 435 congressional districts.

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The artwork can be painting, drawing, collage, print, mixed media, computer generated art or photography, according to a press release from Dold's office. The entry should be no larger than 32” x 32,” including the frame, with a depth of no more than four inches.

The local winner will also receive a pair of round trip airline tickets to Washington, D.C., to attend the award ceremony with other students from around the country.

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All local participants will be invited to attend a reception at 11 a.m. May 7 in Dold’s Northbrook office when the winner is announced.

Entries must be submitted by April 29 to Dold’s office, 650 Dundee Road, Suite 380, Northbrook.

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