Walnut Creek, CA – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced he will host the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. High school artists living in California’s 10th Congressional District may begin submitting original artwork to Congressman DeSaulnier’s office virtually from now through Friday, April 5th. The winning piece will be selected by a panel of local judges and announced at a reception to celebrate all participants following the submission deadline.
“Every year I am so impressed by the talent of the students in our district who participate in the Congressional Art Competition,” said Congressman DeSaulnier. “I am pleased to again host this event as an opportunity for young artists to showcase and be recognized for their creativity.”
The competition is open to all high school students living in California’s 10th Congressional District. The winning piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol and the winner will be invited to Washington D.C. to attend a national reception honoring winners from around the country. All submissions must be emailed to [email protected] no later than 5:00 p.m. PT on April 5, 2024.
The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the Competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated. Complete contest guidelines and submissions forms are available on Congressman DeSaulnier’s website here. For more information or help submitting artwork, please contact 925-933-2660.
