Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) announces the launch of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition. This annual competition is conducted by the U.S. House of Representatives to showcase the talent of high school students from across.
“I am thrilled to announce the launch of this year’s Congressional Art Competition. Last year I was pleased to see so many incredible pieces of art from across the Second District,” said Miller-Meeks. “I would encourage any student or art teacher with questions or interest in submitting for this year to contact my office. I look forward to seeing the creativity and artistic talent of the Second District on full display!”
Background:
This year’s winner will receive two round-trip tickets to Washington, D.C. to attend a Congressional reception honoring the winner from each Congressional district and will have their work displayed in the halls of the U.S. Capitol for one calendar year. Runners-up will have the opportunity to have their art put on display in Miller-Meeks’ offices in Ottumwa and Davenport.
The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students (9th – 12th grade) who reside or attend school in the Second Congressional District. The submission period for the Spring 2022 Congressional Art Competition is now open through Friday, April 22nd at 5pm.
Artwork Entry Criteria:
- Rules for the Congressional Art Competition are available HERE
- Must be two-dimensional and no larger than 26 inches high, 26 inches wide, 4 inches in depth
- Must not weigh more than 15 pounds
- Art pieces are NOT required to be framed for judging; however, if your artwork is selected as the winning piece, it must measure no larger than the maximum dimensions and weight when framed
- Medium types include painting, photography, drawing, mixed media, and others (i.e., computer-generated art, collages, etc.)
- Only one entry per student will be accepted
- Must be original in concept, design, and execution, and may not violate U.S. copyright laws
Submission Deadline and Instructions:
- Please submit two high-quality photos in JPG format to William.Ahlquist@mail.house.gov by Friday, April 22nd at 5pm
- Make sure to include a copy of the 2022 Student Release Form in PDF format
- In the subject line of the email, please include the following information:
- “Your name – Name of the piece – Medium”