Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Reminder For Northern Illinois Students

A reminder—the deadline for northern Illinois students to participate in the 16th District art competition is 3 p.m. May 6 at the Burpee Museum of Natural History 737 North Main Street, Rockford, Artwork can be delivered earlier to Congressman Manzullo's district office in Rockford at 415 S. Mulford Road. Artists can request a pick up of their art for a May 5 pickup date.

Judging begins at 4:30 p.m. May 6 at the Museum and Congressman Manzullo will host a reception for all artists and their families in the museum's Review Room from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. The winner will be announced during this time.

Any high school student living within the 16th Congressional District of Illinois may participate. The District includes the counties of Winnebago Boone, Stephenson, JoDaviess, Ogle, Carroll, the majority of McHenry and parts of DeKalb and Whiteside Counties.

Interest in participating in this year's competition should contact their high school art teacher for an entry form and rules. These can also be found at

Further information is available by contacting Pam Sexton at Congressman Manzullo's office—815-394-1231.

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