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Montserrat College of Art Hosts 6th District Congressional Art Show
Submissions from high schoolers open for the event's 29th year; closing reception to be held March 18th
The 6th District Congressional Art Show, sponsored by Congressman Seth Moulton and hosted at Montserrat College of Art, will be held this year March 16-18 in Montserrat’s main gallery at 23 Essex St., Beverly. This marks the 29th year of this national federal program which is held in Congressional Districts across the United States each spring.
The exhibition and competition is open to students in grades 10-12 in the public or private high schools in the Massachusetts’ Sixth Congressional District. Home-schooled students who live in the district are also encouraged to submit.
The show closes with an awards reception with Congressman Seth Moulton, and Montserrat Interim President Brian Pellinen on Saturday, March 18 from 3:30-5 pm. During the reception, certificates are awarded by Congressman Moulton and winners receive varying amounts of scholarships to Montserrat College of Art’s Summer Pre-College Program. The work of the grand prize winner is sent to Washington DC to hang in the Capitol Building for one year with winners from the other congressional districts. A ceremony to honor the winners is held at the Capitol Building in June.
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The timeline of the show follows:
· Teachers deliver artwork to Montserrat College of Art’s Hardie Building, 23 Essex St., Beverly, Friday, March 10, 2:30-6 pm and Saturday, March 11, 11 am to 3 pm.
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· Hanging, labeling and jurying of show is held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.
· Schools are notified of winning works Wednesday and Thursday, March 15 and 16.
· Exhibition is open to public Thursday, March 16, 3-6 pm and Friday, March 17, 3-6 pm.
· Closing reception is Saturday, March 18, 3:30 – 5 pm.
For questions, please contact Jo Broderick, Chief of Staff, 978-867-9613 or jo.broderick@montserrat.edu
About Montserrat College of Art
Montserrat College of Art is a four-year college of art and design leading the way preparing tomorrow’s designers, artists who will be problem solvers for a world that requires creative solutions to ever-changing challenges. With four international programs, 12 concentrations and required internships, the college is forging new relationships that fuse art and design with entrepreneurship. Montserrat alumni are employed by some of the country’s biggest brands, including Disney, Puma, Hasbro and more. Additionally, the college offers year-round classes for adults and youth, and is home to four, free, galleries which offer year-round public exhibitions and lectures. www.montserrat.edu Montserrat is "Where Creativity Works."
