Open to All High School Students in Virginia's Fourth Congressional District

Richmond, VA – Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the start of the Congressional Art Competition for high school students in Virginia's Fourth Congressional District. 

Hosted by the Congressional Institute, the annual competition seeks to cultivate artistic talent by challenging participants to create their own original piece of art. The winning artist will have their work displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year and will be invited to Washington, D.C. to meet with Congresswoman McClellan and attend the annual award ceremony.  

"I am excited to kick off my congressional district programs with the Congressional Art Competition," said Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan. "This competition is a fantastic opportunity for young artists to express themselves and showcase their artistic capabilities. I have every confidence that high school students in Virginia's Fourth will produce incredible work, and I look forward to seeing their submissions." 

The competition is open to any high school student (grades 9-12) who lives in Virginia's Fourth Congressional District. Artwork must be original, two-dimensional, and created solely by the participating student. Congresswoman McClellan will convene a panel of local judges to help determine the 2023 winner. 

The deadline to submit to the Office of Congresswoman McClellan is May 1st, 2023 by 4:30 PM. Read the full rules and eligibility requirements for the 2023 competition on the U.S. House website. For detailed submission guidelines and other information, please visit Congresswoman McClellan's website.