The annual Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity for high school artists across the 11th District to showcase their talent at the U.S. Capitol. The winning entry may be eligible to receive a scholarship to the Savannah College of Art and Design and will be featured alongside entries from other congressional districts in the U.S. Capitol Building.
There are three ways to qualify for the competition:
1. Art Center Contests: High school students who place (first, second, third, or honorable mention) in appropriate categories at art center contests are eligible to submit their winning entries.
2. High School Contests or School Selection: Public and private high schools in the 11th Congressional District may select up to five pieces of artwork to represent their school. The selection process for that artwork is at the discretion of school officials. Local schools will receive a mailing containing rules, deadlines, and entry forms.
3. Home School Participation: Home school students are encouraged to enter their artwork at regional art center competitions. However, if a student is not able to submit their work for some reason (location, did not know about the contests, etc.), he/she may still be considered for the Artistic Discovery contest by sending their entry and completed paper work to either my Rome or Marietta district offices.
The 2012 competition is closed. Entry guidelines and an information/release form for the 2013 competition will be posted in early 2013.
For more information on art competition eligibility, contact Janet Byington in the Rome District Office, (706) 290-1776.
