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Congressional Art Competition

Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Congressional Art Compeition is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our congressional disrict.

The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students in the 21st District. The over-all 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.

Art works entered in the contest may be up to 32 inches by 32 inches (including the frame) and may be up to 4 inches in depth. The art work may be

•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

All entries must be an original in concept, design and execution. Please Click on the link below for the 2012 Congressional Art Competition Student Information & Release form. Fill out and then print, and include the form with your entry.

All entries must be submitted to one of the three district offices by 5pm on Wednesday, May 2nd.  The Student Information & Release form must be attached to each entry.

The artwork will be on display from May 7th to May 14th at the Art Center of the Capital Region, 265 River Strret in Troy.

A reception to announce and  honor the winner will be held at the Arts Center on May 14h from 5:30p to 7:00p.

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.

If you would like more information on the annual Congressional District Art Competition - including this year's deadlines - please contact my office.