US Congressman Seth Moulton poses with Emma Condon, the winner of last year’s 6th District Congressional Art Show, at Montserrat College of Art. The show returns in March. (Courtesy photo)
The 6th District Congressional Art Show, sponsored by Congressman Seth Moulton and hosted at Montserrat College of Art, will be held from March 16-18 in Montserrat’s main gallery at 23 Essex St., Beverly. This marks the 29th year of this national federal program.
The exhibition and competition are open to students in grades 10-12 in the public or private high schools. Home-schooled students can also take part. Last year, there was a strong showing by students of Manchester Essex Regional High School.
Certificates will be awarded to the winners who will receive scholarships to Montserrat College of Art’s Summer Pre-College Program. The work of the grand prize winner will be sent to Washington DC to hang in the Capitol Building for one year with works from districts. A ceremony to honor winners will be held at the Capitol Building in June. Exhibition is open to public March 16-17 from 3-6 p.m. Reception Saturday, March 18, 3:30-5 pm.
(Details with Jo Broderick, 978-867-9613 or jo.broderick@montserrat.edu)
