Compete in the Fourth Annual Congressional Art Competition!
Dear Friends,
I am pleased to announce that I am hosting my Fourth Annual Congressional Art Competition for the 36th Congressional District! This is a wonderful opportunity for high school students to submit artwork for competition. Students should submit their artwork to either my Hemet or Palm Desert offices by Friday, March 25, 2016.
A panel of judges will choose one art piece that represents our communities. The winning piece will be exhibited at the U.S. Capitol and the winner and a parent/guardian will be flown to Washington, DC to represent our communities and participate in a ceremony with winners from all over the United States!
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Last year’s winner was Audrey Castillo from Palo Verde High School in Blythe, California. She is pictured with Dr. Ruiz and her mother, Julie Castillo (Left) and with her artwork (Right). | |
I encourage all students and high schools to participate in this competition. This competition is one of the highlights of my job as your Representative. Please click here for information and to learn about the rules of the competition, and don’t hesitate to contact my Palm Desert office at 760-424-8888 with any questions.
Art Competition Guidelines
- Open to all high school students who are residents of the 36th Congressional District
- Works of art are limited to 28 inches, by 28 inches, by 4 inches deep, including a frame (which is optional)
- The winning artist will be invited to a reception in Washington, DC along with winners from all over the United States
- Types of artwork accepted: paintings, drawings, collages, prints, mixed media, computer generated art, and photography
- All submissions should have a completed Student Information and Release Form attached to them
- Please click here for the complete rules and submission requirements
I’m looking forward to seeing all the wonderful talent our students have to offer!
Best wishes,
Raul Ruiz, M.D.
Member of Congress