All artwork must be framed according to the appropriate framing guidelines, listed here.
Artwork must conform to the restrictions.
Artwork must be two-dimensional.
Each piece can be no larger than 30"x30"x4" (30 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 4 inches deep) including the frame. Artwork cannot weigh more than 15 lbs.
Each entry must be original in concept, design, and execution and may not violate any U.S. copyright laws. Any entry which has been reproduced from an existing photo (not the student’s own), painting, graphic, advertisement, or any other work produced by another person is a violation of the competition rules and will not be accepted.

Artwork will hang in the Capitol for the entire year of the exhibition and cannot be returned to students earlier. Students, therefore, should submit artwork they will not need for other purposes.

A TYPED copy of the Student Release form, signed by both the teacher and the student, must be attached to the artwork to certify the originality of the piece.

The final decision regarding the suitability of all artwork for the 2010 Congressional Art Competition exhibition in the Capitol will be made by a panel of qualified persons chaired by the Architect of the Capitol. Artwork must adhere to the policy of the House Office Building Commission. In accordance with this policy, exhibits depicting subjects of contemporary political controversy or a sensationalistic or gruesome nature are not allowed. It is necessary that all artwork be reviewed by the panel chaired by the Architect of the Capitol and any portion not in consonance with the Commission's policy will be omitted from the exhibit.

"Louisiana Pride within the First District"
Each year, Members of Congress hold contests within their districts to choose pieces of art by high school students to be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, DC. This impressive art exhibit decorates the Cannon Tunnel and showcases the talent of our nation's young people.

This event offers a national platform for displaying that creativity, so Congressman Scalise encourages high school students with all artistic backgrounds from the First Congressional District to participate. The winning student will be invited to Washington, DC for a ceremony, and will have his or her artwork displayed in the Cannon Tunnel for one year.
The theme for this year's art competition is "Louisiana Pride within the First District." The competition is open to high school students only. All entries must incorporate the theme and be received by Congressman Scalise's Mandeville office.

Congressman Scalise will host a reception locally (location and date TBD) for the artists and their families. There the winner will be announced and will be presented with two airlines tickets to Washington, DC in June for the National Reception in the U.S. Capitol.

A copy of the Student Information Release Form (12kb) must be attached to the back of the artwork along with an adhesive label. Label must include the following information: State, Member's name, Title of piece, Student's name, Student's address and phone number, and Medium.