Montserrat Hosts Congressional High School Art Show

Montserrat College of Art will once again host the Sixth Congressional District Congressional Art Show and Competition for Congressman Seth Moulton at Montserrat Gallery, 23 Essex St., March 21-23. A closing reception and award ceremony with the Congressman will be held from 3:30-5 pm on Saturday, March 23. The public is welcome.

This competition is open to high school students, grades 10-12, from public and private schools and home-schooled students from the 6th District of Massachusetts. This marks the 25th year that Montserrat has hosted this competition. Last year’s exhibit included 150 pieces from 28 different public and private high schools and home-schooled students from the 6th District.

Each winner will be presented with a citation from Congressman Moulton and varying levels of scholarships to Montserrat’s Summer Pre-College Program. The grand prize winning piece will be sent to Washington, DC where it will hang in the Capitol building for one year along with winners from other Congressional districts across the country. A ceremony to congratulate all the winners will be held in Washington, DC in June.

For more information and/or entry forms, contact jo.broderick@montserrat.edu. Work must be dropped off on either Friday, March 15, 2-6 p.m., or Saturday, March 16 from 12-4 p.m. in the Montserrat Gallery (23 Essex Street, Beverly, MA) to be included in the exhibition.

Montserrat College of Art is a private, residential college of visual art and design supporting the creative life by educating artists and entrepreneurs for a rapidly changing world. At the intersection of art, design and technology, the college offers three international programs, 12 concentrations and a required internship program.

Montserrat alumni are employed by some of the country's biggest brands including Disney, Puma, Hasbro and more. Students earn the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and develop their skills for success in today's growing creative economy. The college also offers year-round classes for youth, teens and adults through its Continuing Education Division, and has four public galleries offering year-round programs, exhibitions and lectures. www.montserrat.edu