Each spring, a nationwide high school art competition 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 across the country, as well as in our Congressional District.
The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students (9-12th grade) who reside in North Carolina's Seventh District.
Artwork Entry Criteria:
- Must be two-dimensional and no larger than 26 inches by 26 inches by 4 inches (when framed)
- Must not weigh more than 15 pounds (when framed)
- Must have the completed 2026 Student Release Form secured with painters tape to the back of your piece.
- Must be original in concept, design, and execution, and may not violate U.S. copyright laws
- Art pieces are NOT required to be framed for judging
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).
Full 2026 Congressional Art Competition guidelines can be found here.
The submission deadline for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition to one of North Carolina's 7th Congressional district offices by 5:00 pm on Friday, April 24, 2026.
*Please be advised, after the winner is selected, the student is responsible for framing the artwork.*
