For immediate release  March 19, 2003 Contact: Peter Karafotas  202-225-3611   Kildee Sponsors 22nd Annual Congressional Arts Competition   Washington, D.C.- Congressman Dale E. Kildee (D-MI) encourages students from the 5th Congressional District of Michigan to participate in the 22nd Annual Congressional Arts Competition, An Artistic Discovery.  Kildee and other members of Congress will promote and celebrate the creative spirit of American high school students across the country. “It is an honor to participate in a program that emphasizes creativity and stimulates the imagination of our nation’s youth,” said Kildee.  “This competition provides our youth with a wonderful opportunity to share their creative talent with the rest of the nation.” Local competitions will be held in each Congressional District to determine the winning work of art.  On June 24, 2003, General Motors will sponsor a reception in Washington, D.C. to unveil the winning student artwork from each district.  Invitations to the reception will be sent to Members of Congress and each winning participant.  If the winning participant decides to attend the optional awards ceremony, the student will be responsible for any travel and accommodation costs.  In addition to the Congressional art award, the Savannah College of Art and Design will award a $12,000 scholarship to students on a 4-year plan or a $15,000 scholarship for those students who decide to complete their education within 5 years. Any interested student should submit their artwork to one of Congressman Kildee’s district offices by May 5, 2003 with the proper documentation.  In order to determine the winner, Congressman Kildee has invited two local art professionals to judge the artwork.   The winning entry will be announced in the district on May 9, 2003.  Shortly after, Congressman Kildee will meet and present the winning student with an award certificate.  To receive a copy of the official guidelines or additional information, please visit our website at www.house.gov/kildee or contact Rafael Turner 202-225-3611. If you would like to participate in the 22nd Annual Congressional Arts Competition, please submit your artwork to one of the following district offices. Bay City Office                      Saginaw Office 916 Washington Ave.               515 North Washington Ave.  Suite 205                                  Suite 401 Bay City, Michigan 48708        Saginaw, Michigan 48607  Flint Office 432 North Saginaw Suite 410 Flint, Michigan 48502   ###