Competition
Congressional Art Competition (An Artistic Discovery)
U.S. House of Representatives / Congressional Institute
Recognition
Winning artwork from each district is displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol; winners are recognized in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, DC.
Deadline
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A nationwide high school visual art competition, sponsored each spring by the Congressional Institute, in which students submit artwork to their U.S. representative's office and district panels select winners; over 650,000 students have participated since 1982.
Eligibility
- Grade levels
- High school
- Fields of study
- Arts
Application requirements
- Contact your U.S. Representative's office to confirm district participation and rules
- Review the current year's Rules for Students and Teachers
- Complete the Student Release Form
- Submit the artwork and release form to your representative's office by their district's deadline
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