GAINESVILLE, GA — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) invited high school students in Georgia’s Ninth District to participate in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Submissions are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 25th, and the winning artist’s entry will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol building for one year.

“The annual Congressional Art Competition provides an exciting opportunity to highlight young artists from across our great nation and display their original designs in the People’s House,” said Clyde. “I encourage high school students across the Ninth District to participate in this year’s competition, and I look forward to seeing their creative submissions.”

Rep. Clyde Awards 2024 Congressional Art Competition Winner: Rebecca Lee

Last year, Rebecca Lee won the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Georgia’s Ninth District for her unique submission, Box of Memories. 

“Box of Memories” by Rebecca Lee

Background:

Each spring, Members of the U.S. House of Representatives sponsor a nationwide high school arts competition – The Artistic Discovery Contest, also known as the Congressional Art Competition. Since 1982, this annual, bipartisan event has served as an opportunity for Members to encourage and acknowledge the artistic talents of their young constituents.

The winning artwork will hang in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol for one year. The tunnel is the most highly traveled access point between the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Capitol. Every day, Members of Congress, distinguished visitors, and tens of thousands of tourists – from the United States and abroad – walk through the tunnel and admire the artwork. 

Qualifying Students:

The competition is open to all high school students in Georgia's Ninth Congressional District. Congressman Clyde invites artwork that reflects an aspect of North Georgia, such as a landmark, industry, notable person, or even their own school.

How to Submit Artwork:

Students must complete the Student Release Form and securely attach it to the back of their artwork. All entries must be mailed or delivered to Rep. Clyde’s Gainesville District Office (210 Washington St NW, Suite 202 Gainesville, GA 30501) by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 25^th, 2025.

Artwork Requirements:

Artwork must be two-dimensional. Each framed artwork can be no larger than 26 inches high, 26 inches wide, and 4 inches deep. If your artwork is selected as the winning piece, it must arrive in Washington, D.C. framed. Even when framed, it must still measure no larger than the above maximum dimensions. No framed piece should weigh more than 15 pounds.

Accepted mediums for the two-dimensional artwork are as follows:

• Paintings: oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.
• Drawings: colored pencil, pencil, ink, marker, pastels, charcoal (It is recommended that charcoal and pastel drawings be fixed.)
• Collages: must be two dimensional
• Prints: lithographs, silkscreen, block prints
• Mixed Media: use of more than two mediums such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc.
• Computer-generated art
• Photographs

Each entry must be original in concept, design, and execution and may not violate U.S. copyright laws. Any entry that has been copied from an existing photo or image (including a painting, graphic, or advertisement) that was created by someone other than the student is a violation of the competition rules and will not be accepted. For more information on copyright laws, we recommend you visit the Scholastic website. 

Exhibits with subjects of contemporary political controversy or sensationalistic, gruesome content are prohibited. Click here to view the complete rules and regulations as provided by the U.S. House of Representatives.