Submit Artwork

Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents. Since then, over 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nationwide competition.

Students submit entries to their representative’s office, and panels of district artists select the winning entries. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, DC. The overall winner of our district's competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit in Washington will also include artwork from other contest winners nation-wide.

Requirements

This contest is open to all high school students in the 14th Congressional District.
Artwork entered in the contest must be original in concept, design, and execution.
Entries may be up to 26” x 26” x 4”, including the frame.

Mediums include:

Paintings - including oil, acrylics, and watercolor
Drawings - including pastels, colored pencil, pencil, charcoal, ink, and markers
Collage
Prints - including lithographs, silkscreen, and block prints
Mixed Media
Computer Generated Art
Photography

How to Enter the 2024 Art Competition

Review the 2024 Rules for Students and Teachers.
Review A Guide to Copyright and Plagiarism.
Complete the 2024 Student Release Form.
Submit the Student Release Form and any other required materials to any of our district offices beginning Friday, March 15, 2024.
The final date for submissions is Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
If you prefer to participate virtually, artwork may also be emailed to janet.brown@mail.house.gov.

If you would like more information on the annual Congressional District Art Competition please review and submit the following forms or contact Janet Brown in the Beaumont district office at (409) 835-0108.

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