Judging in Espaillat’s art competition begins

Each spring, members of Congress put their pen and papers aside to host a visual arts competition — known as the congressional art competition. Art entries are open to only high school students to gain the opportunity of a lifetime to recognize their own talent and encourage their artistic side.

Now that April 27 deadline has passed, a panel of judges in Rep. Adriano Espaillat’s District 13 will decide the winner that will be recognized both in their district and at an annual award ceremony in Washington, D.C.

The overall winner will have the opportunity to have their original artwork displayed in the U.S Capitol for up to one year. The exhibit will also include additional artwork from other contest winners nationwide.

Students shouldn’t fret if they did not win first place because their work will be an additional piece in Espaillat’s district office.