The Catskill Chronicle

WASHINGTON, DC (April 25, 2011) – Congressman Maurice Hinchey’s (D-NY) Facebook page is now hosting the artwork of nearly 30 local high school students who have entered the 2011 Congressional Art Competition. Over the course of the next week, Facebook fans can help choose a finalist for the competition by giving the thumbs up to artwork they "like." Voting will continue throughout the week, and a Facebook finalist will be chosen on Monday, May 2nd at noon. The finalist in the Facebook portion of the competition will then go head to head against finalists selected from each of Congressman Hinchey’s district offices. A winner will be announced on May 10th. To receive continual updates on the competition, Facebook users can like Congressman Hinchey’s page by visiting www.facebook.com/mauricehinchey.

"Students from Pine Bush to Johnson City have submitted some really incredible artwork," said Hinchey. "Everyone should take a look at the gallery on my official Facebook page. It showcases the talents of the youth from throughout the congressional district I represent. One of these pieces will soon be hanging in the halls of Congress."

In March, Hinchey announced the beginning of the 2011 Congressional Art Competition. The Congressional Art Competition is open to all students in grades 9-12 who either reside or attend high school in New York’s 22nd Congressional District. The first place winner will have his or her artwork publicly displayed on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC for one year. The deadline for submissions in this year’s competition has passed, but those wishing to participate in future competitions can learn more by visiting http://hinchey.house.gov/art.

Top piece submitted by Nick, a student at Windsor High School. Artwork above submitted by Hope, a student at Pine Bush High School.