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For Immediate Release
HUMASON ANNOUNCES SENIOR CITIZEN HOLIDAY CARD CONTEST Don Humason, Jr., Westfield's State Representative, announces the 11th Annual Senior Citizens Artistic Interpretation of the State House Holiday Card Contest. It is sponsored by the Secretary of the Commonwealth and is open to all citizens age 62 and over. Entries must be mailed or delivered to the Attention of Dolores McCray, Commonwealth Museum at Columbia Point, 220 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston MA 02125. In order for artwork to be displayed on their web site each entry must include a signed authorization form. Artists are responsible for retrieving their artwork from the Commonwealth Museum at or after the awards presentation. The theme of the 2007 contest is "the State House in winter." Entries will be accepted from both amateur and professional artists. All entries will be exhibited at the Commonwealth Museum. The date of the exhibit will be determined later due to museum renovations. Professional artists will judge the entries. All mediums of art are acceptable (oil, watercolor, ink, pastels, etc.) The size requirements are a minimum of 5" x 7" and a maximum of 18" x 24". If an artist is unable to mat and frame their entry, we will provide matting using basic materials. Please print name, address and telephone number on the back of the artwork. The winning card will be reproduced and sold at the State House Gift Cart with the artist's name printed on the card. The office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth will retain ownership rights to the artwork only as a card. An affirmation of Award will be presented to the winning artist at a date to be announced. The deadline for entries is June 15, 2007. Authorization forms and other information can be found at the district office of Representative Don Humason, 64 Noble Street, Westfield, phone number 568-1366. ***
Representative Don Humason and his aide Sarah Latour may be reached at their Westfield District office, 64 Noble Street, Westfield, MA 01085, 568-1366. Their Boston address is State House Room 542, Boston, MA 02133, (617) 722-2803. Email address: Rep.DonaldHumason@Hou.state.ma.us |
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