Tuscaloosa, AL – Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL), in partnership with the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center, will host the 7^th Congressional District’s Annual Congressional Art Competition on Saturday, April 25, 2015. This year’s theme is, “An Artistic Discovery: Portraits of the 7^th Congressional District.”

Each year, the competition features pieces from students enrolled at high schools around the 7^th Congressional District. Rep. Sewell will announce this year’s winner at a reception immediately following final judging for this year’s finalists.

“Each year, the Congressional Art Competition serves as a platform for high school students across the 7th Congressional District to highlight their artistic talents. I am extremely proud of this year’s contestants, and it’s inspiring to witness their creativity and raw talent. It is critically important that we create opportunities that encourage and uplift the individual gifts of our children. I am thankful to have the opportunity to work with the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center in Tuscaloosa to showcase each student’s artwork,” said Rep. Sewell. 

"The Congressional Art Competition is a wonderful opportunity to encourage and cultivate the talent of young people in our state while providing a sense of accomplishment.  Congresswoman Sewell's sponsorship of this program is a great example of dedication both to the arts and the future of our state and country within our government. The Arts Council is extremely pleased to host this competition in Tuscaloosa," Sharron Rudowski, Director of Educational Programs, The Arts Council.

What:  2015 Congressional Art Competition, "An Artistic Discovery: Portraits of the 7^th Congressional District

When: Saturday April 25, 2015

Time: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center, Arts Council Gallery, 620 Greensboro Ave., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

About the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center

The Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center (CAC) is a hub for the arts in Tuscaloosa, managed andmaintained by The Arts Council. The CAC houses the Alabama Power Grand Hall and The Rotary Club of Tuscaloosa Black Box Theatre which provides a location for performances up to 250 people. In addition, the CAC includes a satellite office for The Arts Council and the public offices for Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra and Tuscaloosa Community Dancers. The Arts Council Gallery hours are weekdays 9 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.