Congressional Art Competition

Overview

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 competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated. Information for participation in the contest can be found below. Students submit entries to their representative’s office, and panels of district artists select the winning entries. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual recognition ceremony in Washington, DC. Winners will receive two (2) complimentary round-trip plane tickets to Washington, DC. The winning works are displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol.

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 including frame (paid for at artist's expense)
• Not weigh more than 15 pounds.
• Art may be paintings, prints, drawings, photographs, collages, and computer art. (Painting media include acrylic, oil, and water-color.)
• Be original in concept, design, and execution and may not violate any U.S. copyright laws.

Eligibility

• Must be a High School student.
• Student must reside or go to school in the Fifth Congressional District of Missouri.

Submissions

• Please alert my staff if you have entries so that we can ensure to include you in the pickup schedule.
• March 28 through March 30th: Artwork will be picked up from the schools. (If you need to make special arrangements for early or late submissions please contact us.)

Student Information & Release Form

Contact

• For questions about the Congressional Art Competition, please contact Breanna Cameron at Breanna.Cameron@mail.house.gov or (816) 833-4545.