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CA01 Art Competition

The deadline to submit artwork for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition is Friday, April 10th.

The Artistic Discovery Contest is open to all high school students in the First Congressional District. The overall winner of our district’s competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit in Washington will also include artwork from other contest winners nationwide. 

 The theme this year is "America, a 250-year celebration of Liberty

 Below are the rules and regulations set by the Congressional Institute that must be followed for submissions to be accepted. Along with the student release form that each applicant will need to fill out. 

Student Release Form

Rules for Students & Teachers

If you would like more information on the annual Congressional District Art Competition, or have any more questions, please contact Carrie Krueger in our Chico District Office at (530) 343-1000, or our Washington, D.C. office at (202) 225-3076.