Congressman

Cynthia Lummis

Representing Wyoming
Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the Artistic Discovery competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.

All entries must meet the following criteria:

  • Be two dimensional
  • Be no larger than 28 inches wide by 28 inches tall by 4 inches thick when framed
  • Not weigh more than 15 pounds, including frame
  • Be original in concept, design, and execution and may not violate any U.S. copyright laws.

Please click here or go to http://www.house.gov/content/educate/art_competition/ for more information and additional rules and guidelines.

Students can speak to their High School Art Teacher about the Congressional Art Competition in conjunction with the Wyoming High School Art Association (WHSAA) symposium. Teachers or students can also reach Michele Ragaglia, the Congressional Art Competition Chairperson, at (307) 640-3294.

Anyone interested may also reach Jackie King in the Casper office at (307) 261-5585

Competition dates for 2016: April 21st—23rd.