Art Competition

Introduction:

The Congressional Art Competition provides a unique opportunity for high school students in our district to showcase their artistic talents on a national stage. It is an honor to recognize the creativity and hard work of students while offering them a chance to have their art displayed in the U.S. Capitol tunnel, where thousands of visitors and Members of Congress will view it each year.

This competition is open to all high school students in California's 29th Congressional District (CA-29). The winning piece of art will not only be showcased in a highly visible space, but the artist and a family member will be invited to a special ceremony in Washington D.C. The event will include all winning artwork from districts across the country. In addition to the grand prize, there are additional awards for second and third place winners, with their art being displayed in the D.C. office and the District office in Arleta.

Key Details:

1. Eligibility:

  • The competition is open to all high school students in CA-29, and there is no entry fee.

2. Submission Deadline:

  • All submissions must be received by Friday, April 11, 2025.

3. Submission Process:

4. Artwork Requirements:

  • Artwork may be up to 28 inches by 28 inches in size, with a maximum depth of 4 inches and a maximum weight of 15 pounds.

  • All entries must be framed if selected as the winner, and must adhere to the size restrictions mentioned.

5. Eligible Art Forms:

  • Paintings (oil, acrylics, watercolor)

  • Drawings (pencil, charcoal, colored pencils, pastels, ink, and markers)o Collages (must be two-dimensional)

  • Prints (lithographs, silkscreens, block prints)

  • Mixed Media (use of more than two mediums)

  • Photography

6. Originality:

  • All submitted artwork must be the original creation of the student. Any artwork that is copied from existing images, including advertisements or works created by others, will be disqualified. The competition aims to encourage students' own creative expression.

Prizes:

1. First Place:

  • The winning artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol tunnel.

  • The artist and a family member will be invited to attend a ceremony in Washington D.C. to celebrate their achievement.

2. Second Place:

  • The second-place artwork will be displayed in the Washington D.C. Congressional office.

3. Third Place:

  • The third-place artwork will be displayed in the District office in Arleta.

Additional Information:

  • All participants are encouraged to check the rules and submission guidelines available on House.gov's Congressional Art Competition page, where the complete checklist, rules, and release form will be posted.

  • For any questions or inquiries, participants can contact the Congressional Art Competition office at 818-253-3535 or email Rivas.ArtCompetition@mail.house.gov.

 

We are excited to showcase the incredible talents of students in our district and look forward to seeing the creativity they bring to the competition. Let’s make this year's Congressional Art Competition a resounding success!

 

Contact Information:

For more details or inquiries, please reach out via:

Email: Rivas.ArtCompetition@mail.house.gov

Phone: 818-253-3535

We look forward to your participation and wish all students the best of luck in this exciting artistic endeavor.