Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) has announced the launch of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. This annual competition is conducted by the U.S. House of Representatives to showcase the talent of high school students from across the United States.
“It gives me great pleasure to invite every high school student in New York’s First District to participate in this year’s Congressional Art Competition. Last year saw so many students from every corner of the district submit incredible pieces to my office, truly showcasing the talent and ability of our community,” said LaLota. “This year’s theme is ‘Patriotic American Icons’ and while submissions are not limited to this, an ideal submission should recognize our nation’s proud history, accomplishments, and the individuals who sacrificed for all of us. I look forward to seeing the amazing pieces of art from our awesome students!”
Background:
This year’s winner will have their work displayed in the halls of the U.S. Capitol for one calendar year and receive two round-trip tickets to Washington, D.C. to attend a Congressional reception honoring the winner from each Congressional district.
The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students (9th – 12th grade) who reside or attend school in New York’s First Congressional District. The submission period for the Spring 2024 Congressional Art Competition is now open through Friday, April 5th, 2024 at 5 pm.
Artwork Entry Criteria:
- Rules for the Congressional Art Competition are available HERE.
- Must be two-dimensional and no larger than 26 inches high, 26 inches wide, 4 inches in depth
- Must be framed
- Must not weigh more than 15 pounds framed
- Medium types include painting, photography, drawing, mixed media, and others (i.e., computer-generated art, collages, etc.)
- Should be inspired by the theme “Patriotic American Icons” such as but in no way limited to the Washington Monument, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Grand Canyon, USS Arizona Memorial, Naval Academy Chapel and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in DC.
- Only one entry per student will be accepted
- Must be original in concept, design, and execution, and may not violate U.S. copyright laws
Submission Deadline and Instructions:
- All artwork must be received by Friday, April 5th, 2024, at 5:00 pm at Rep. LaLota's District Office, located at 515 Route 111, Suite 3B, Hauppauge, NY 11788.
- Make sure to include a copy of the 2024 Student Release Form in PDF format.
- For more information, visit https://lalota.house.gov/services/art-competition. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Peter Ganley at peter.ganley@mail.house.gov or (631) 289-1097 with any questions.