Congressman John Shimkus is now accepting entries for the 2014 Congressional Art Competition.  The contest is open to high school students in the 15^th Congressional District with entries due by April 17^th.  Acceptable mediums include paintings, drawings, collages, prints, photographs, computer-generated art and mixed media.  Artwork must be two-dimensional, no larger than 28 inches by 28 inches by 4 inches including the frame, cannot weigh more than 15 pounds and be original in content.  The entries will be displayed at the Tarble Arts Center at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston on April 27^th.  The winning artist is invited to participate in a ceremony in Washington, and Southwest Airlines will fly the winner and a guest to Washington for free.  Guidelines and the form are posted on Shimkus’ website at www.shimkus.house.gov under Constituent Services.  For more information contact Shimkus’ Danville office at 217-446-0664.  Entries may be delivered to any of Shimkus’ offices, including the Maryville office.