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 Competition is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in each district.

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, more than 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nationwide competition.

The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students in the Tenth District. The overall winner of the district's competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit in Washington will also include artwork from other competition winners nationwide.

Artworks may not be larger than 28” by 28” by 4”. Works 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 and must be submitted with the attached FORM no later than April 5th to Congressman Schneider’s District Office (111 Barclay Blvd., Suite 200, Lincolnshire, IL, 60069).

Please review the full guidelines HERE.

To submit an artwork, please fill out this FORM. Completed forms may be mailed or dropped off at the District Office or turned in with artwork.

If you have any further questions, please contact Rebecca at (847) 793-0625.