Congressional Art Competition
About the Competition
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. The competition provides an
opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize
the artistic talents of their young constituents.
Students submit entries to their representative's office,
and panels of local artists in each district select the
winning entries, which are then displayed for one year at the
Capitol.
Winners are recognized both in their district and at an
annual Awards Ceremony in Washington, DC. Since
it began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have
participated.
Water Street Studios is honored to partner with the office of
Rep. Randy Hultgren to jury and display the works submitted by
these students.
Entry guidelines and an information/release form for the 2012 competition will be posted in early 2012.
All entries must meet the following criteria:
Entry guidelines and an information/release form for the 2012 competition will be posted in early 2012.
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
• Not weigh more than 15 pounds
• Be original in concept, design, and execution and may
not violate any U.S. copyright laws.
Lucy Miller with her winning piece from the 2011 competition
titled Self Portrait
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