Congresswoman Victoria Spartz is encouraging young Hoosiers to get creative and show off their artistic talent on a national stage.
Each spring, a nationwide high school arts competition is sponsored by members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in each Congressional District across the nation.
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“Art makes life more colorful and interesting, provokes thought, and often elicits an emotional response,” Rep. Spartz said. “Art has also been shown to have a positive impact on students’ academic, social, and emotional outcomes. We look forward to seeing what kind of impact our Hoosier-made art will have on those who view it here in Washington.”
The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students in Indiana’s 5th District. The winning artwork will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol, and also featured on the Congressional Art Competition webpage. The exhibit in Washington will include the winning artwork from all participating districts from around the country.
The deadline to enter is 5 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2021.
Background
The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents. Since then, more than 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nationwide competition.
Rules
Artwork may not exceed 26 inches by 26 inches, 4 inches in depth, and may not weigh more than 15 pounds. Paintings, drawings, collages, prints, computer-generated art, and photography are all acceptable. Artwork must be original.
Click here to read the rules for the competition. Guidelines for plagiarism are also provided. Artwork and release form must be submitted by 5 p.m. on April 23.