All of the winners and honorable mentions were announced on the Middletown Arts Center’s website and social media platforms and are noted within the exhibition itself. Delaware The Congressional Institute provides educational material on Congress to the public.

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Nevada Each congressional office is responsible for getting the winning artwork to Washington, DC, and the Congressional Institute facilitates the process of handing the pieces over to the Architect’s Office for hanging.

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That work takes place over the course of about a month. Putting these students first is one way to show there are some things that even the most partisan politician can put above politics and celebrate along with their colleagues in both parties. This competition provides a unique opportunity to …

Students at each school are asked to design two pairs of blank Vans shoes using specific themes. Mississippi Louisiana The annual competition celebrates the artistic achievements of the nation’s high school students. Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Copyright 2020, Congressional Institute Inc. All rights reserved. Photography was heavily represented this year, along with some beautiful photos in the Scenes from Ohio’s 8th District category of Ohio’s historic buildings.

Students can continue to create their works of art in their preferred medium. Kentucky Questions: Please call 602-256-0551 with questions or for more information. The Institute also oversees the annual awards ceremony, which features a prominent artist from the district of each congressional co-chair. The winning artist from each district is invited to attend the awards ceremony with one parent or guardian. The winning artwork will hang in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol for one year.

Each Member of Congress may choose to host the program in their individual districts. Arizona

Florida Oklahoma Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 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. West Virginia South Carolina Mixed Media - use of more than two mediums such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc. The grand-prize winning artwork — Abigail McDonnell’s “Happiness” — will represent the 8th District in Washington, D.C., and it will be on display at the U.S. Capitol as part of a year-long exhibit. With the contest, high school students across the country have the opportunity each spring to submit visual artwork to their congressional office for consideration in the competition. Missouri Alaska Watch the video. The previous year’s winning pieces are returned to each congressional office, and many choose to continue he art in either Washington, DC, or a district office. If you want to show off your artistic talent while helping your school, the Vans Custom Culture competition is an ideal choice.

New Jersey Jameetrice Wah was named the first-place winner, with Julia Alderman winning second. California Connecticut Each year, a Republican and Democratic Member of the House are selected to serve as Co-Chairs.

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Submission Instructions: To submit their artwork for review, students must take a well-lit, high-resolution photo of their work. Wyoming. Rhode Island The amazing thing is that each of the winning pictures get to hang in the United States Capitol Building for a year. “During this time of social distancing and isolation, we are really thrilled to have the opportunity to exhibit this competition virtually and provide friends and family the chance to celebrate their favorite artist’s achievements, especially when they could not connect physically,” said Dykes. Every day, Members of Congress, distinguished visitors, and tens of thousands of tourists – from the United States and abroad – walk through the tunnel and admire the artwork. At the beginning of the summer, the Office of the Architect of the Capitol begins the process of removing the previous year’s winners and displaying the new pieces to be showcased. This competition is open to all high school students. Iowa The 2020 Congressional Art Competition will be remembered for the ingenuity and innovation that Members’ offices showed in celebrating the artistic achievements of high school students. “I am delighted that this year’s show wasn’t canceled, but continued as an online competition,” she told the publication. It is their first opportunity to see their artwork displaying in the Cannon Tunnel. Students must submit their information and artwork HERE. Tennessee

Maryland Print - including lithographs, silkscreen, and block prints. Illinois Congressman Ruben Gallego invites all high school students in AZ-07 to be part of the 2020 Congressional *Virtual* Art Competition! … “High school students across the country will miss the opportunity to participate in many events this year, including proms, sporting events and even graduation. Arkansas This year, in light of the coronavirus outbreak and social distancing guidelines, the District 7 competition has been moved to a digital submission platform. Students this year are struggling as they watch academic milestones like proms, end-of-year exams, special field trips, and graduation ceremonies transitioned to virtual platforms or vehicle parades. They have grown up with tremendous advancements in technology that let congressional offices host virtual competitions in which some let constituents vote for their favorite artwork while others featured online galleries. It’s also a great to include on college and scholarship applications,” said Dykes.

Many offices ask a panel of local artists, such as artists-in-residence, art teachers, gallery owners, to act as judges. “The Middletown Arts Center is excited to once again be hosting the Congressional Art Competition with the support of Cincinnati State Middletown Campus.

Second and third place winners will be displayed for a year in the Congressman's Phoenix Office. Washington Hawaii This is an incredible honor as millions of tourists will get to see their work – something that might otherwise never happen for students from every walk of American life. New Hampshire Congressional art competition. Students submit their work to be judged by a committee selected by Congressman Yoho. In Arkansas’ 3rd Congressional District, high school senior Autumn Blaylock channeled the COVID-19 global pandemic into her artwork titled, Pandemic Prom.”. Vermont Winners will be announced the week of June 1st. Congressman Warren Davidson, representing Ohio’s 8th District, recently announced the winners of the 2020 Congressional Art Competition “An Artistic Discovery.”, The winners were announced online this year and will be part of a virtual exhibition at the Middletown Arts Center. Kansas Fax: (602) 257-9103, DACA, Undocumented, and Mixed Status Families, DACA, Inmigrantes Indocumentados, y Familias de Estado Mixto, Distribución de Comida y Bancos de Comida, 2020 Congressional *Virtual* Art Competition, Drawing - including pastels, colored pencil, pencil, charcoal, ink, and markers, Painting - including oil, acrylics, and watercolor.