Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in each Congressional District.
The annual competition is open to all high school students. The over-all winner of each district will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol.
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.
All entries must be an original in concept, design and execution.
In the 2008 competition, three students from Woodbury High School took the top three places in the contest. Senior Chris Thorvaldson won first place, and his artwork entitled "Shattered" depicts a fragmeted image of Miami Dolphins football player Ricky Williams. Chris' work will be displayed for a year in the tunnel that runs from the U.S. Capitol to the Cannon House office building.
Students interested in competing in 2009 should check back for details as next spring rolls around.
