All high school students in the First District of Nebraska are eligible to compete in the Congressional District High School Arts Contest. The winner of the contest will have his or her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year. For more information, please contact my district office at:
Congressman Fortenberry's District Office
301 South 13th Street,
Suite 100 Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: 402-438-1598 or 1-866-725-5255
Fax: 402-438-1604
The competition is open to high school students only.
All submissions for the art competition must be received by May 1.
In order to allow a work of art to hang in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol, the following restrictions are necessary:
Artwork categories are as follows:
Each entry must be an original in concept, design, and execution and may not violate any U.S. copyright laws.
Note: Any entry which has been reproduced from
an existing photo, painting or any other work produced by another person is a violation of the competition rules and WILL NOT be accepted.
The final decision regarding suitability for the exhibition in the Capitol will be made by a panel of qualified persons chaired by the Architect of the Capitol. While it is not the intent to censor any artwork, we do wish to avoid the situation of hanging artwork that is potentially controversial and inappropriate for display in the Capitol. Artwork must adhere to the policy of the House Office Building Commission, which prohibits exhibits depicting subjects of contemporary political controversy or of a sensationalistic or gruesome nature. It is necessary that all artwork be reviewed by the panel chaired by the Architect of the Capitol and candidates should be aware that any portions not in consonance with the Commission’s policy will be omitted from the exhibit.
As directed by the House Oversight and Standards of Official Conduct Committees, each district winner is responsible for framing his or her winning entry.