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Art Competition

The KS02 Congressional Art Competition is now Open for Submissions!

NEW for 2024! To improve access to this competition across the entire KS-02 District, all submissions will be accepted only digitally.

Each spring, a nation-wide arts competition for high school students in 9th-12th grades is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in our Congressional District.

The winning artwork of our district’s competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit in Washington will include the winning artwork from all participating districts from around the country. The winning artwork is also featured on the House of Representatives Congressional Art Competition page.

The deadline for the KS-02 Congressional Art Competition submissions is Friday April 26,2024. Please direct all questions or concerns to Grace Greene, Director of District Operations, grace.greene@mail.house.gov or 785-205-5253.

CATEGORIES

  • Paintings
  • Drawings
  • Collages
  • Prints
  • Mixed media
  • Computer-generated art
  • Photography
  • Computer Generated Art

RULES:

Artwork entered in the contest may be up to 28 inches by 28 inches, may be up to 4 inches in depth, and not weigh more than 15 pounds. If your artwork is selected as the winning piece, it must arrive framed and must still measure no larger than the maximum dimensions.

  • For initial entry, submit the 2024 KS-02 Art Competition Entry Form, which includes upload of digital photos (up to 5) of artwork and 2024 Student Release Form.
  • Entries are accepted until 8 PM Friday 4/26/2024.
  • Review all rules here:2024 Rules for Students and Teachers.
  • All KS02 Students are eligible to participate.
    • NOTE: if 7th and 8th grade students are housed in the same school as high schoolers, they are also eligible to participate (this applies to all private, public and homeschool students)

All entries must be original in concept, design and execution and may not violate any U.S. copyright laws. Any entry that has been copied from an existing photo or image (including a painting, graphic, or advertisement) that was created by someone other than the student is a violation of the competition rules and will not be accepted. Work entered must be in the original medium (that is, not a scanned reproduction of a painting or drawing).

    • Artists must submit their entries digitally through KS-02 2024 Congressional Art Contest Web Form.
    • Please direct any questions or concerns to: Grace.Greene@mail.house.gov.
    • Submissions will be accepted starting on March 5, 2024 and will close on April 26, 2024.
    • While entries are accepted digitally, all original entries must be available to be delivered or shipped to the Topeka office by May 13, 2024 to be considered.

JUDGING:

A panel of experienced artists and art professionals will judge the entries based on creativity, technique, and originality. Winners will be selected for each category, in addition to the category of showcasing Kansas. From these four category winners, an overall 1st place winner will be chosen to have their artwork displayed at the US Capital Building for 1 year. Honorable mentions will also be recognized.

OVERALL WINNER AWARD:

  • The overall winner will receive two round trip tickets to DC,
  • Will be invited to attend the Annual Congressional Award Reception at the U.S. Capitol.
  • Artwork displayed in US Capital for 1 year.