Chavez-DeRemer announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition for high school students
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) announced high school students across Oregon’s 5th Congressional District are invited to submit their artwork for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. This competition is conducted by members of the U.S. House of Representatives to encourage students from across the country to express their artistic talents.
One winner will receive two round-trip tickets to Washington, D.C. and attend a congressional reception honoring artwork from across the country. The winner will also have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol complex for one year. Two runners-up will have their artwork displayed in Chavez-DeRemer’s district offices.
“I strongly encourage high school students from across the 5th District to apply for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition,” said Chavez-DeRemer. “This is a great opportunity for students to showcase their artistic talents, and I look forward to reviewing their submissions and recognizing the creative capabilities of our high school students!”
Deadline
To enter this contest, students should submit no more than two pieces of two-dimensional artwork, along with the student information and release form, by Monday, April 29, 2024 at 5 p.m. PT.
How to Submit
There are two ways to submit artwork for the competition: via email or in person at the Oregon City district office. Please email photos of the artwork (as a .jpeg file), along with the student release form, to Rebecca Wright at Rebecca.Wright@Mail.House.Gov. Artwork submissions can also be submitted in person at the Oregon City District Office.
One winner and two runners-up will be announced on Monday, May 6. Any additional questions should be sent via email to Rebecca Wright at Rebecca.Wright@Mail.House.Gov or call the office at 503-387-8651. Further instructions and rules related to the art piece itself can be found by visiting Chavez-DeRemer’s website HERE.
