Each spring, a nationwide high school arts competition is sponsored by the members of the U.S. House of Representatives.  The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our Congressional District.

The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents. 

2012 Contest Information

The Fourth Congressional Art Competition deadline has been extended to Friday, March 23rd.  Please call PlacerArts in advance if hand delivering:  530-885-5670

Please refer to the competition guidelines and student release form below when considering the competition.

To enter the contest, a completed student release form should be mailed to Congressman McClintock's district office at 8700 Auburn-Folsom Road, Suite 100, Granite Bay, CA 95746 or faxed to (916) 786-6364.

Artwork should be sent to the following address and must be received NO LATER than Friday, March 23rd:

The Fourth District Congressional Art Competition
C/O PlacerArts
808 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603

Hours are Tuesday – Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  If hand delivering artwork please call in advance: (530) 885-5670. 

The winning entry from each Congressional district will be displayed for one year in the Cannon Tunnel leading to the U.S. Capitol and the artist will be invited, along with one guest, to the unveiling of the exhibit and a reception in Washington, D.C. in June of 2012.  Two round-trip airline tickets to Washington, D.C. will be provided to the winning student for the trip and the Savannah College of Art and Design offers a scholarship to any competition winner who enrolls there.

Entries will be judged by a panel of qualified artists on Monday, March 26th, 2012.  Winners will be announced the same day.  Information about the Fourth District Art Competition Reception to honor the winners will be posted on Congressman McClintock's website after April 1st, 2012.  For questions or further information, please contact Kathy Arts in the Congressman's district office at (916) 786-5560.

Guidelines and Student Release Form:

2012 Congressional Art Competition Guidelines.

2012 Student Release Form.  Print out and complete form.  Then mail or fax the completed release form to Congressman McClintock's Office at the contact information provided above.