All high school students in the Seventeenth District of Pennsylvania 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:
Congratulations to the 2008 winner, Alyssa Campfield of Palmyra! Her winning piece, “Blooming Frenzy,” will be featured in the U.S. Capitol, from June 25, 2008 to June 25, 2009.
Congressman Holden's District Office
Berks County Office
4918 Kutztown Road
Temple, PA 19560
Phone: (610) 921-3502
FAX: (610) 921-3504
The competition is open to high school students only.
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.
Washington Office |
2417 Rayburn HOB |
Washington, D.C. 20515 |
Phone: (202) 225-5546 |
FAX: (202) 226-0996
Berks County Office |
4918 Kutztown Road |
Temple, PA 19560 |
Phone: (610) 921-3502 |
FAX: (610) 921-3504
Dauphin/Perry County Office |
1721 North Front Street |
Harrisburg, PA 17102 |
Phone: (717) 234-5904 |
FAX: (717) 234-5918
Lebanon County Office |
758 Cumberland Street |
Lebanon, PA 17042 |
Phone: (717) 270-1395 |
FAX: (717) 270-1095
Schuylkill County Office |
101 North Centre Street |
Pottsville, PA 17901 |
Phone: (570) 622-4212 |
FAX: (570) 628-2561