(Washington, DC) The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities will commemorate two prominent Washingtonians in sculpture in National Statuary Hall and is seeking nominations from the public. Nominees must have significantly distinguished themselves for their civic, military, or historic renown in the District of Columbia. The Arts Commission will select two Washingtonians from the nominations submitted for the honor. All nominations must be received by Friday, April 28, 2006.
The completed sculptures will be exhibited in the John Wilson District Building as suggestions to Congress for placement in Statuary Hall. Nominees may include those who have excelled in arts, history, civil rights and politics, and worked to make a difference, not only in the District of Columbia, but also in the world. Individuals must have been citizens of the United States, as well as having either been born or resided in the District of Columbia for a significant amount of time.
For information on individuals who have called Washington, DC their home, visit the Explore DC website.
Voting Instructions:
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Pick two of the individuals from the list provided; or
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Write in the name of additional nominees in the box indicated “other.” Voters must give a valid reason in thirty words (30) or less as to why they should be considered. All nominees must be deceased. You may nominate up to two (2) individuals.
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All nominations must be received by Friday, April 28, 2006.
Background
In the middle of the 19th century, Statuary Hall was established by Congress to display sculptures of prominent citizens. Today, each state has two sculptures exhibited in the collection in the US Capitol.
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