MANCHESTER, NH – Congressman Frank Guinta has announced the kick-off to the annual Congressional Art Competition, a nationwide high school art contest that the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors each spring. Since the program first began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students across the country have participated.
“Every year, I’m amazed at the level of talent Granite State students display, as well as their range of subject material and tools. I enjoy looking at the world through their eyes,” Guinta said. “I can’t wait to see this year’s entries and to meet the artists in person. They help make our world a more beautiful place to live.”
The Congressional Art Competition is open to all First District high school students (2nd District artists click here to contact Congresswoman Ann Kuster). The submission deadline is April 22 . The winning artist’s work will hang in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
Southwest Airlines will fly winning artists to Washington, D.C., for a national reception in June. Meralee Allen, a former student at Goffstown High School, won last year’s First District contest. Her work “Tea Time” hangs in the U.S. Capitol.
How to Enter the 2016 Art Competition
- Contact your representative to confirm your district’s participation and obtain specific guidance.
- Review the 2016 Art Competition Rules and Regulations for Students and Teachers.
- The 2016 Student Information/Release Form must be completed. Visit your representative’s website to request a copy or to complete the Form online
- Follow the 2016 Art Submission Checklist.
- Download the 2016 Student Release form
- Submit to your representative by April 22, 2016.
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