Congressional Art Competition
Selection of 2012 Winners
History of Waterloo Village
by Jessica Menchon
Hon. Rodney P. Frelinghuysen
New Jersey, District 11
Music & Melodies
by Olympia Speaks
Hon. Chaka Fattah
Pennsylvania, District 2
Unity
by Laura Ryan
Hon. Elijah E. Cummings
Maryland, District 7
Stream of Consciousness
by Moises Valiente
Hon. Earl Blumenauer
Oregon, District 3
Excuse Me
by Nikki Guereca
Hon. Robert B. Aderholt
Alabama, District 4
The Awakener
by Glynn Rosenberg
Hon. Diana DeGette
Colorado, District 1
Papa Smurf's Smirk
by DeQuawn Robinson-Kimble
Hon. Danny K. Davis
Illinois, District 7
The Progress of Hands
by Matthew Meserve
Hon. John F. Tierney
Massachusetts, District 6
Mechanics
by Branden James
Hon. David E. Price
North Carolina, District 4
Still-Life with Flowers
by Naomi Breitenfeld
Hon. Mike McIntyre
North Carolina, District 7
Veteran
by Rachel Armstrong
Hon. Joseph R. Pitts
Pennsylvania, District 16
All Colors of Life
by Cristina Salinas
Hon. Ruben Hinojosa
Texas, District 15
About the Competition
Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.
Participation in the contest is at the discretion of each Member office. Please contact your representative to confirm your district’s participation and obtain specific guidance.
Students submit entries to their representative’s office, and panels of district artists select the winning entries. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, DC. The winning works are displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol.
How to Enter the 2013 Art Competition
- Contact your representative to confirm your district’s participation and obtain specific guidance.
- Review the 2013 Art Competition Guidelines for Students and Teachers.
- Complete the 2013 Student Information/Release Form.
- Follow the Art Submission Checklist.
- Submit to your representative by the deadline specified on their website.