Congressional Art Competition
Selection of 2011 Winners
Crawfish Time
by Trista Kramer
Hon. Steve Scalise
Louisiana, District 1
Star-Spangled Banners
by Tyler Condé
Hon. Cedric L. Richmond
Louisiana, District 2
Goin' Down the Bayou
by Jacoby Pitre
Hon. Jeffrey M. Landry
Louisiana, District 3
Deconstructed Self-Portrait
by James Young
Hon. John Fleming
Louisiana, District 4
Out of This World
by Alan Robinson
Hon. Rodney Alexander
Louisiana, District 5
Undertow in Fire
by Nathan Tucker
Hon. Bill Cassidy
Louisiana, District 6
Shades of Autumn
by Sarah Ahrens
Hon. Charles W. Boustany, Jr.
Louisiana, District 7
Love
by Brandon Avery
Hon. Richard E. Neal
Massachusetts, District 2
Mona
by Meghan Murray
Hon. James P. McGovern
Massachusetts, District 3
Martyn's Jewelers
by Sena Sim
Hon. Niki Tsongas
Massachusetts, District 5
Stained Glass
by Kiley Davis
Hon. John F. Tierney
Massachusetts, District 6
Porcelain Girl
by Christine Lung
Hon. Edward J. Markey
Massachusetts, District 7
1993
by Fabiola Moquete
Hon. Michael E. Capuano
Massachusetts, District 8
Night on the Town
by Zoey Stanger
Hon. Stephen F. Lynch
Massachusetts, District 9
Genesis
by Grace O'Donovan
Hon. William R. Keating
Massachusetts, District 10
A Homeless Patriot in Washington D.C.
by Haylee Scarborough
Hon. Andy Harris
Maryland, District 1
The Calm
by Ryan Battle
Hon. C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger
Maryland, District 2
Traits
by Ashley Lim
Hon. John P. Sarbanes
Maryland, District 3
What Has the World Come To?
by Omokuyani Udiani
Hon. Donna F. Edwards
Maryland, District 4
Hide Behind
by Louis Fratino
Hon. Steny H. Hoyer
Maryland, District 5
About the Competition
Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. The competition provides an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents.
Students submit entries to their representative’s office, and panels of local artists in each district select the winning entries, which are then displayed for one year at the Capitol.
Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual Awards Ceremony in Washington, DC. Since it began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.
Enter the 2012 Competition Now
Step 1—Visit your representative's website to find out if your district is participating in the competition and to ensure your work can be completed in time to meet your representative's deadline for submission.
Step 2—Fill out, print, sign and submit the 2012 Student Information/Release Form with each piece of artwork to your representative by the deadline specified on their website.
Step 3—Make sure your entry meets all of the 2012 Art Competition Guidelines.
Remember, all entries must meet the following criteria:
- Be two dimensional
- Be no larger than 28 inches wide by 28 inches tall by 4 inches thick
- Not weigh more than 15 pounds
- Be original in concept, design, and execution and may not violate any U.S. copyright laws.