Media Advisory – Congressional Art Competition Reception to be Held at the Hoover Library

Hoover, AL - Area high school students who submitted artwork for the annual Congressional Art Competition will be recognized at a reception at the Hoover Library, May 4 at 6 p.m., CST.

Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) will congratulate the students at the event. The winning submission from Alabama's Sixth District will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol with student artwork from other Congressional districts across America. High school students from more than 200 congressional districts participate in the annual contest. Partners in sponsoring this event are Vulcan Material, Alabama Power, Cadence Bank, and Magic City Art Connection. The University of Montevallo is awarding a special prize to the winners.

Media are welcome to cover the event.

WHO: Congressman Gary Palmer
WHAT: Congressional Art Competition reception
WHEN: Monday, May 4, 6-7 p.m.
WHERE: Hoover Library, 200 Municipal Drive, Hoover, AL 35216
PRIZES:
First Place: $100 from funds donated by our event partners; $300 from the University of Montevallo; trip to Washington DC for winner and parent(s) – flight courtesy of Southwest Airline; complete with a hotel and money for expenses to attend a reception with Congressman. The artwork will hang in the Capitol for the following year.
Second Place: $75 from funds donated by our event partners, $200 from the University of Montevallo.
Third Place: $50 from funds donated by our event partners, $100 from the University of Montevallo.
CONTACT: Cliff Smith, Communications Director, 202-225-4921 or Ray Melick, District Director, at (205) 968-1290.

For any additional questions, contact:

Cliff Smith, (202) 225-4921, clifford.smith@mail.house.gov
U.S. Representative Gary Palmer (R-AL) serves on three Congressional committees: Oversight and Government Reform, Budget, and Space, Science and Technology. Visit Palmer online at his website or via Facebook,Twitter, or Instagram.