Congressional Art Competition

Congresswoman Niki Tsongas is now accepting submissions for the 2014 Congressional Art Competition.

The annual competition promotes artistic talent and achievement among young artists, providing them with the opportunity to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building. The competition is open to high school students.

In years past, hundreds of students from across the Third District have submitted artwork to be judged by a panel of area artists, based on a platform of criteria.  The winning student will have his/her artwork displayed in the United States Capitol for one year, as well as participate in a national ceremony.

All individuals who wish to participate must follow the artwork guidelines, as well as submit information and release forms with their piece. Guidelines and the release form can be found at the bottom of this webpage.

Artwork should be delivered to Congresswoman Tsongas' Lowell office: 11 Kearney Square, 4th Floor, Lowell, MA 01852.

Submissions are due by April 24, 2014.

An artists’ reception will be held on Wednesday, May 3 at the Chelmsford Public Library, 25 Boston Road, from 12:00-1:30pm, at which time Congresswoman Tsongas will announce the overall winner and runners up.

If you have any questions, please call 978-459-0101.

2013 winner Joshua Allen

Rep. Tsongas, Joshua Allen & his winning painting