2025 Congressional Art Competition
Each spring, a nationwide high school arts 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 in the nation, as well as in our Congressional District. This year's theme is: Creative Rural Colorado.
The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students in our 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 House.gov's Congressional Art Competition page.
The deadline for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition is April 23rd, 2025 at 5 pm MT.
The 2025 Congressional Art Competition (CAC) official competition rules and student release form are attached. You can learn more about the competition on the Congressional Institute website, and you’re also encouraged to watch the inspiring video: “Celebrating the Congressional Art Competition.” Submissions need not be framed to be considered, but the winning artwork does require framing and must meet the dimension limits in the official rules.
Grades 9-12 can compete in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition as well as Home school and Charter school 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).
The winning student selected to represent Colorado’s Third District will have their original artwork displayed for a year on the walkway that connects the offices of the House of Representatives to the U.S. Capitol. The winner also receives airfare for themselves and a chaperone to attend the CAC reception on June 11th in Washington, D.C.
If you would like more information on the annual Congressional Art Competition, please email riley.scott@mail.house.gov