Walnut Creek, CA – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced he will host the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. High school artists living in California’s 10th Congressional District are invited to submit original artwork to Congressman DeSaulnier’s office from now through Friday, April 11th. The winning piece will be selected by a panel of local judges and announced at a special reception following the submission deadline.
“The Congressional Art Competition is a welcome opportunity to turn a spotlight on the creativity and talent of student artists in our community,” said Congressman DeSaulnier. “Each year I look forward to seeing the wonderful submissions and hearing from young artists about the careful thought behind their artistic decisions. The participation across our district reminds us of the importance of the arts in fostering creativity and community.”
The competition is open to all high school students 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] along with a completed release form no later than 5:00 p.m. PT on Friday, April 11, 2025.
Complete contest guidelines and submission forms are available on Congressman DeSaulnier’s website.
The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide high school visual art competition to encourage and recognize artistic talent across the country. Since the Competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated. For more information or help submitting artwork, please contact 925-933-2660.
