WASHINGTON – The annual Congressional Art Competition presents a chance for high school students in St. Lawrence County to have their work seen by a national audience in Washington, D.C.

“This competition is a great opportunity for young New York artists to display their talent before a large national audience,” said Rep. Bill Owens, who is inviting young artists in New York’s 23rd Congressional District to submit their work to the competition.

For entry into the art competition, students should submit a digital copy and a completed Student Information and Release Form to NY23art@mail.house.gov. This form can be found at http://house.gov/content/educate/art_competition/pdf/student-information-release-form.pdf or by requesting a copy from Congressman Owens’ office. A full description of contest guidelines can be found at http://house.gov/content/educate/art_competition/pdf/art-competition-guidelines-students.pdf .

The winner of the competition will have his or her submission sent to Washington to be displayed for one year as part of the national student art exhibition in the U.S. Capitol. All submissions must be received by Owens’ office no later than Tuesday, April 3.

For more information, interested students should visit http://www.house.gov/content/educate/art_competition.