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CHARLOTTE – 35 high school students from Charlotte, Matthews, Waxhaw, Weddington, Cornelius, Mooresville, and Harrisburg have submitted entries for the 2016 Congressional Art Competition. Now, Congressman Robert Pittenger (N-09) is asking the community to help select five finalists.

“If it were up to me, I’d display each of these entries in the U.S. Capitol, because each one shows incredible talent and dedication,” said Congressman Pittenger. “We’ve posted all 35 entries to my Facebook page. Please take a look and help me select five finalists by ‘liking’ your favorite. While you’re there, please consider leaving notes of encouragement for these student artists.”

The five entries receiving the most “likes” by noon on April 12th will be named finalists. To vote, go to Facebook.com/CongressmanPittenger, find the “2016 Congressional Art Competition” album, and “like” your favorite entries.

A sixth “wild card” finalist will be chosen by a professional art instructor.

The final round of judging will include Congressman Pittenger, his staff, and local art experts. The first place entry will be displayed in a busy corridor of the U.S. Capitol for one year. The other five finalists will have their artwork displayed in Congressman Pittenger’s Charlotte office. The first, second, and third place finalists will also receive complimentary admission to a summer art studio program in Charlotte.

A reception for all participants and their families will be held on April 15th at the Art Institute of Charlotte. The winning entry will be announced at the reception.

The 2016 Congressional Art Competition is carried out at no expense to the Federal Government. All expenses are provided locally in the community.

For more information about the 2016 Congressional Art Competition, go to Pittenger.House.gov/ArtCompetition.

To help select finalists and encourage local students, go to Facebook.com/CongressmanPittenger.