On Friday, March 7, U.S. Rep. John H. Rutherford (FL-05) announced the launch of this year’s Congressional Art Competition for high school students residing in Florida’s 5th Congressional District. Since its inception in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated in the Artistic Discovery Competition.
“Highlighting the talented young artists who live in our district through the Congressional Art Competition is something I look forward to doing every year and this year is no different,” said Rutherford. “I can’t wait to see all of the great artwork high school students across Florida’s 5th District create, and I will be honored to showcase the winning piece in the halls of Congress for thousands to see as they visit our nation’s Capitol building.”
The winning artwork will represent Florida’s 5th Congressional District in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Submissions may include paintings, drawings, collages, prints, mixed media, computer-generated art and photography. All entries must be original in concept, design and execution. High school students of all skill levels are encouraged to participate.
The deadline for submissions is 4 p.m. April 11. Entries must be delivered to Rutherford’s district office located at 4130 Salisbury Road, Suite 2500, Jacksonville.
For more information about the Congressional Art Competition, including submission guidelines and eligibility requirements, go to rutherford.house.gov/art.
