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Congressional Art Competition

The 2024 Congressional Art Competition has officially been announced! Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school art competition to recognize and encourage young artistic talent in our district. 

The Congressional Art competition is open to all high school students and home-schooled students with high school equivalents (grades 9-12) in California’s 21st Congressional District. Students may submit:

  • Paintings - including oil, acrylics, and watercolor

  • Drawings - Pencil, Colored Pencil, Markers, Ink, Pastels, and Charcoal

  • Mixed media - use of more than two mediums such as pencil, ink, or watercolor

  • Computer generation art

  • Photography

  • Printmedia - Lithographs, Silkscreens, and Block Prints

All entries must be original in concept, design, and execution and may not violate any U.S. copyright laws. Any entry that has been copied from an existing photo or image (including a painting, graphic, or advertisement) that was created by someone other than the student is a violation of the competition rules and will not be accepted.

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Deadline to submit is April 14, 2024 by 5:00 P.M. (PST).

Students can drop off their submissions at my offices, or schools with numerous submissions can coordinate a pick-up with my staff.

If you would like more information on the annual Congressional District Art Competition, including this year's deadlines, please email or call my Fresno or Visalia District Offices.

You can view our previous winners by clicking here.