Visual arts · Submit work
Congressional Art Competition
Submit artwork to your congressional district for possible recognition and Capitol display.
Who it’s for: High-school students in participating districts
Your first step
Check your representative’s participation and local submission instructions.
Open official guideThe route
District submission
Send the required artwork and release materials to your representative’s office.
District selection
A local panel selects the district’s winning work.
National exhibition
Winning works are displayed at the U.S. Capitol and recognized through the program.
Before you commit: The national exhibition is not another judging round; each office sets its participation and submission details.
Sources and review · 2026-10-20
Organizer: Congressional Institute and participating U.S. House offices. Causey’s summary is a starting point; the organizer decides eligibility, selection and current availability.