Now accepting artwork for the 2021 Congressional Art Competition

By Office of Rep. Rick Larsen | Press Release

Are you a creative high school student in Washington’s Second Congressional District? Do you know someone who is?

Showcase your artwork in the 2021 Congressional Art Competition!

Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the Artistic Discovery competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.

Students submit entries to their representative’s office, and panels of district artists select the winning entries. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, DC. The winning works are displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol.

2020’s Washington Second Congressional District Winner

2020’s winning piece, “Breathe” by Oliver Rinne, Sedro-Woolley High School

To view other winning pieces from Washington state, click here.

The deadline to submit a piece of art to my office is Friday, April 30, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. PDT.  The winning artist will have their piece displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.

For a full list of guidelines, visit website here.

Due to COVID-19, art submissions and completed forms may be emailed to CongressionalArt.WA02@mail.house.gov. Forms can also be mailed or delivered with the art pieces to my Everett office:

Office of Rep. Rick Larsen
Re: Art Competition
Wall Street Building
2930 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 9F
Everett, WA 98201

If you would like to drop off your artwork at my office, please call 425-252-3188 to make an appointment. If you are not sure if you are a constituent of the Second District, please check here. 

If you have any questions or would like more information about the 2021 Congressional Art Competition, please visit Congressman Larsen’s website  or call Kevin Phan in my district office at 425-252-3188.