Plano, TX – U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (TX-03) is pleased to announce that the 34th annual Congressional Art Competition is now underway. This is an annual art competition for high school students to showcase their talent and artwork. First place winners in each of the congressional districts across the nation will have their artwork displayed at the United States Capitol.
Congressman Johnson encourages all Collin County high school student artists to participate.
“Our community is blessed with many talented student artists, and this annual competition gives them an opportunity to share their talent with their neighbors and peers,” said Johnson. “It’s always inspiring to see the different art subjects and ideas from our young adults. I encourage all students who are interested to enter, and I look forward to seeing their creativity! ”
About the Art Competition
The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students, whether they attend public, private, or home schools.
In April, entries will be displayed on Congressman Johnson’s website for the public to view and vote for their favorite. The winning artist will receive the People's Choice Award. Congressman Johnson will also host an art exhibit and award ceremony to display entries and announce the First, Second, and Third Place winners as well as Honorable Mention winners.
The First Place Winner will have the rare and unique opportunity to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year. This student will also have the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. courtesy of Southwest Airlines, meet with Sam Johnson, and attend an award ceremony where their artwork will join other first prize entries from other Congressional Districts for an exclusive unveiling ceremony.
In addition, the Second Place Winner’s artwork will be proudly displayed in Congressman Johnson’s district office in Plano for one year.
IMPORTANT DATES
March 21st: Deadline to RSVP to participate
March 28th: Deadline for artwork to be submitted
April 25th: Congressional Art Competition Awards Ceremony in Texas
Guidelines and Participation Rules
The FULL LIST of guidelines as well as the application form that MUST be filled out and submitted for a student to participate is FOUND HERE.
Please note a few key guidelines, keeping in mind that this is NOT the full list (which can be found in the link above):
1) The competition is open to high school students who currently reside in the Third District. Please be aware that not all students reside in the same district they attend school.
2) TEACHERS OR PARENTS must RSVP via email for any student who wishes to participate in the competition.
3) Only ONE entry per student.
4) The artwork must be submitted in a “ready to hang” format (i.e. canvas, framed with hooks or wire on the backing, etc.).
How to Enter
Students interested in participating in this year’s Congressional Art Competition must complete the following steps:
Step 1: Email an RSVP for the Competition to Meagan Talton in Congressman Johnson’s Plano Office no later than March 21st. Students may not RSVP themselves – a teacher or parent must RSVP on each student's behalf. The RSVP must include the student's name, hometown, art teacher, and school.
Step 2: Students must submit their artwork entries no later than March 28th. Student artwork MUST meet all of the Rules and Regulations.
Students may submit their original artwork one of two ways:
1) Contact Meagan Talton (469-304-0382) to schedule a pick-up at their local school; or
2) Drop off their artwork submission at Congressman Johnson’s Plano office.
IMPORTANT: There are two pieces of paperwork that MUST be completed in order to participate in the Art Competition – a Student Release Form and a Student Application. This completed paperwork will be collected at either the scheduled artwork pick-up time or when the student drops their artwork off at Congressman Johnson’s Plano office.
For questions, please contact Meagan Talton (469-304-0382).
Additional information about the Competition can be found HERE.
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