WASHINGTON >> The office of Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) is now accepting entries for the 2017 Congressional Art Competition.
High school students from across the Fifth Congressional District have until April 26 to submit their artwork for consideration. This annual competition showcases the artistic talents and ability of students in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories.
All winning pieces are displayed in the United States Capitol.
“The Congressional Art Competition gives our students the opportunity to showcase their work on the national stage,” said Thompson. “Every year, I am blown away by the talent, creativity, and passion of our young artists. I always look forward to seeing their work and learning what inspires them, and I am eager to see this year’s submissions. I strongly encourage all of our students to submit their work.”
Since 1982, the Congressional Art Competition has given Members of Congress the opportunity to encourage the artistic talents of their young constituents. Each Member of Congress hosts a competition among high school students in his or her district.
The grand prize winner will be flown with a guest to Washington, D.C. to attend an awards ceremony in June and see their work installed in the Capitol.
All artwork must be submitted by 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 26 to one of Thompson’s District Offices.
A panel of judges will select the winning entry from each county in the district. The grand prize winner will be chosen from those finalists, and that winner will be announced in early May.
