RUSSELL — Entries are arriving at the Deines Cultural Center for the 2013 First Congressional High School Arts Competition. The winning “best of show” artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
The presentation of this year’s competition is hosted by The Deines Cultural Center, 820 N. Main in Russell.  Art work will be on display only between noon and 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 6.  Awards will be given in each of seven categories and will be awarded by Congressman Tim Huelskamp at a reception at 2 p.m. that day, at the Center.
The Congressional Arts competition categories include paintings, drawings, collage, prints, mixed media, computer generated art and photography.  Over 100 pieces have been submitted from Little River, Osborne, Hill City and Wheatland High School.
The artwork will be judged by Lee Powers, chair of the Art Department at Fort Hays State University.