Congressman Cleaver To Hold 2016 Congressional Art Competition this Saturday

Each Spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation in each congressional district. This year, students from the 5^th Congressional District have submitted over 200 art entries in the competition entitled, "A Voyage of Artistic Discovery".

"I am eager to recognize and showcase the artistic talent of high school students in my Congressional District and across the country," said Congressman Emanuel Cleaver.

The announcement of the top artist will take place on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at the Kansas City Public Library. Students submitted entries to Congressman Cleaver's office in March. A panel of local artists will select the winning entries which are then displayed for one year at the US Capitol. The art will be on display at the Kansas City Library until April 16, 2016.

Who:  High School Students in Congressman Cleaver's 5^th Congressional District

What:  Congressional Art Competition, "A Voyage of Artistic Discovery", Viewing and Announcement of Winner

When:  Saturday, April 9, 2016

            Reception at 1:30 p.m.

            Program at 2:00 p.m.      

Where:  Kansas City Public Library, 14 West 10^th Street, Kansas City, MO

Emanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Blue Springs, Grain Valley, Oak Grove, North Kansas City, Gladstone, Claycomo, and all of Ray, Lafayette, and Saline Counties. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee, the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, and also a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. A high-resolution photo of Congressman Cleaver is available here.

For more information, please contact Heather Frierson at 816-842-4545 or Heather.Frierson@mail.house.gov.