Congressional art contest deadline is April 23, 2015

Fifth congressional district representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers invited high school students her district to participate in the 33rd Annual Congressional Art Competition. The contest began in 1982 as a way to recognize and encourage the artistic talent of America’s youth.

“I’m always impressed by the creativity among students in Eastern Washington, and that’s why I am excited to announce this year’s Congressional Art Competition. Since 1982, young people from across the country have had the opportunity to display their art inside the United States Capitol – and this year is no different. Eastern Washington’s winner will display his or her piece of art for the thousands of visitors who come to our nation’s Capitol, and three runners-up will have the chance to display their entries in my Spokane, Colville, and Walla Walla offices. I look forward to seeing this year’s entries,” said Rep. McMorris Rodgers.

The winning student will be invited to Washington, DC for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and will have his or her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Students are encouraged to submit various styles and types of art, ranging from paintings and drawings to photography and mixed media pieces. The artwork must be original in design, weigh no more than 15 pounds, be no larger than 28 x 28 x 4 inches and be prepared for hanging. Each student may submit one piece of artwork at either of the Congresswoman’s three offices (in Spokane, Walla Walla or Colville).

The winner of the competition will also receive two airline tickets to Washington, DC to see the artwork as it is displayed.

The deadline for submission is April 23, 2015. For further questions, visit McMorrisRodgers.house.gov or contact Jessie Laughery at 509-353-2374.