Call for HS Student Art in Congressional Competition

Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is inviting local high school students to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition, “An Artistic Discovery.” Participants are invited to submit a work featuring a Western New York theme or any piece of original art that meets the requirements detailed below. This nationwide art competition exemplifies the significance of art education in our nation’s schools by highlighting the work of our nation’s most gifted young artists.

Congressman Higgins’ district art show will be featured online and the winning piece will be sent to Washington, D.C. to be displayed in the Capitol Building. The winning student and a guest will also receive complimentary airline tickets from Southwest Airlines to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony with other talented High School artists from across the country at the end of June. Additional prizes will be awarded.

Deadline: A photograph of the student’s original artwork must be submitted to Congressman Brian Higgins office by April 20, 2022. This year all of the artwork will be accepted virtually! CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT ARTWORK.

Virtual Gallery/Contest: Beginning Wednesday, April 27th, all submissions will be posted in a virtual gallery on Congressman Higgins’ website with additional viewing opportunities through the Congressman’s Facebook page, Instagram account and Twitter feed. Students, family members and friends along with the general public will be able to vote for their favorite pieces online until Wednesday, May 4th.

Competition Winners: Local leaders in the Western New York art community will select the winning piece which will be sent to our Nation’s Capitol. Additional prizes will be awarded for the first and second runner up and the top vote earner on the online gallery.

Guidelines: Frames are not required for submission; however, the winning piece must be framed and must not be larger than 26”x26”x4” when framed and not weigh more than 15 pounds.

Please direct additional questions to Evelyn Williams at evelyn.williams@mail.house.gov or at 716-852-3501.

CLICK HERE FOR THE STUDENT RELEASE FORM

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