Congressman John Campbell

Congressional Art Contest Details

Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in each Congressional District. Since then, over 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nationwide competition. The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 and is a unique opportunity in which the Congressman is able to showcase the artistic talents of high school students within the 48th District.

The winning entries from each district are prominently displayed in the Cannon Tunnel in Washington, D.C. The Cannon Tunnel connects the Cannon House Office Building with the U.S. Capitol and is traveled on a daily basis by the Congressman, fellow colleagues and staff members. Each winning student will receive an invitation to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Cannon Tunnel display.

Entries must arrive at the Congressman’s Newport Beach District Office by 5 p.m. on May 2nd with a signed authorization form. The winner will be invited to meet with Congressman Campbell at a later date for an awards presentation. The winning artist will also be invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Cannon Tunnel display in Washington, D.C. with other winners from across the country.

Please follow the 2008 Art Competition Guidelines and fill out, print, sign and submit the Student Information/Release Form by May 2nd.

2008 Art Competition Guidelines (PDF)
2008 Student Information/Release Form (PDF)

For more information on art competition eligibility, contact Jeremy Riley in the Newport Beach district office at (949) 756-2244.

Entries can be submitted to: