This Sunday, I will be hosting the Grand Opening of the Congressional Art Competition Exhibition at the Mint Museum Uptown. 

Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual arts competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the Artistic Discovery competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.

Students throughout the district submitted entries to my office and a panel of four local judges selected winning entries. The first-place winner is recognized both at the exhibition opening and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. Their work is displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol.

The artwork of the three runners-up will also be recognized at the exhibition and displayed in my Charlotte and DC offices.

The artwork of all four artists will remain on display at the Mint Museum until June 8 when they will then go to their respective locations.

If you would like to join me for the Grand Opening, use the link below to sign up.