Congressional Art Competition

Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the members of the U.S. House of Representatives Congressional Arts Caucus. The contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in each Congressional District.

The contest is open to all high school students (grades 9-12). The winning entry selected to represent the Second Congressional District of Kentucky will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol as part of an exhibition comprised of artwork from across the country.

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.

2016 Congressional Art Competition Dates and Information:

February 5, 2016 -
Competition begins
April 13, 2016 - All artwork and paperwork must be submitted to Congressman Guthrie's Bowling Green office
April 25, 2016 - Announcement of winners

To apply, click on the following link:

Art Competition Packet 2016

Information included in the packet:

2016 Art Competition Flyer

Checklist

2016 Art Submission Checklist

2016 Student Release Form

Art Competition, Guthrie Release Form

If you need further information or have any questions, please contact Kylie Foushee in my Bowling Green office at 270-842-9896.

Keep scrolling down to see Congressman Guthrie’s 2015 winners from Kentucky's Second Congressional District.

 

2015 WINNERS

First Place Overall - Jacob Price, Nelson County High School
Pictured below is Jacob's winning artwork, which will be on display at the U.S. Capitol.

 


Second Place Overall - Jacob Price, Nelson County High School  (a second piece of art)

 

 

Third Place Overall - Angel Marks, Nelson County High School

 

HONORABLE MENTIONS (not in order of preference)

Emmalee Lawrence, Glasgow High School


Heather Decker, Nelson County High School


Heather Decker, Nelson County High School (a second piece of art)

 

 

Winners by county

Barren County - Emmalee Lawrence

Bullitt County - Hannah Gipson

Butler County - Ashton Garrison

Daviess County - Cecilia Morris

Hardin County - Adelle Leigh-Ann Malone

Hart County - Breanne Ragland

LaRue County - Jordan Jones

Meade County - Malea Leathers

Mercer County - Megan Brown

Nelson County - Jacob Price

Warren County - Jodi Nishijima

Washington County - Thomas Graves