2011 Congressional Art Competition Morning Reception

The receptions for the 2011 Congressional Art Competition took place on Wednesday, June 22, 2011. The winners were divided into two groups, based on an alphabetical listing of the states; students from Alabama through Michigan attended a reception in the morning.

Competition co-chairs Rep. Donna F. Edwards (D-MD) and Rep. Leonard Lance (R-NJ) welcomed the students to the United States Capitol. Mark Strand, president of the Congressional Institute, emceed the program. Monica DelRio represented Southwest Airlines, which offers round-trip tickets to competition winners. Cecilia Marshall congratulated students on behalf of Savannah College of Art and Design, which provides a scholarship to each winner who enrolls there. Internationally acclaimed artist Greg Mort of Maryland concluded the program with a presentation, followed by Q-and-A with the students and their guests.

 

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