Diaz-Balart to Host Annual Congressional Art Competition on Thursday, May 3 at Villa Aida Adult Center
Washington, D.C. –Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) will host a reception in honor of the 2012 Congressional Art Competition “An Artistic Discovery” on Thursday, May 3. The reception will begin at 3:30 PM at the Villa Aida Adult Center in Hialeah.
“Each year the art competition grants me the opportunity to see the amazing talent and creativity of high school students. We had some incredible pieces last year; I can’t wait to see what the students have prepared this year. I look forward to meeting this year’s participants and congratulating them in person for their outstanding work,” said Diaz-Balart.
“I would like to thank the city of Hialeah for their help in organizing this year’s event,” concluded Diaz-Balart.
This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Congressional Art Competition. Congressman Diaz-Balart has invited High Schools from across the 21st District of Florida to participate. This year, 11 schools participated submitting more than 80 pieces of artwork that will be on display during the reception. The winner will be announced in the coming weeks and will have his or her piece displayed in a corridor of the U.S. Capitol for an entire year.
The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 as a way to highlight the outstanding artistic talent of the country’s youth. Since then, over 650,000 high school students have participated nationwide. Each spring a winner is selected from each Congressional District in the U.S.
WHO: Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart invites students, parents, and teachers to
support the talent and creativity of high school students
WHAT: Congressional Art Competition Reception
Highlight the artistic talent of High School students across Miami-Dade and Broward
Counties
WHEN: Thursday, May 3 at 3:30 PM
WHERE: Villa Aida Adult Center
20 West 6 Street
Hialeah, FL 33010 (Parking will be available in the City Hall Garage)