Congressional Art Competition
Congressman Mike Carey is pleased to announce that submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition are now open to all high school students in Ohio’s 15th Congressional District. Students are eligible to participate if they either reside in or attend high school within the district. The deadline for submissions is April 1st, 2026.
Established in 1982, the Congressional Art Competition provides members of Congress with an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the artistic talents of young constituents. Since its inception, over 650,000 high school students nationwide have participated in this prestigious competition.
On a date yet to be announced, an Award Ceremony will be held within the district to announce the winners. The first-place winner will have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year as part of a national exhibit featuring first-place winners from each Congressional District. The second-place, third-place, and People’s Choice winners will have their artwork displayed in our Columbus District Office gallery throughout 2026.
Additionally, a reception for the first-place winner will take place in Washington, D.C., on June 25th. Assistance will be provided to help the winning student and a family member travel to the opening of the exhibition and the unveiling of their artwork.
All entries must be original in concept, design, and execution. The rules and regulations for submission are attached. Artwork entries can be dropped off to our Columbus office by April 1st, 2026, with a filled-out student release form. Please call ahead to coordinate drop-off times.
Further details about the Award Ceremony and Washington D.C. reception will be sent later. We encourage you to share this opportunity with your students and look forward to showcasing the incredible talent within our district. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. If you would like more information on the annual Congressional District Art Competition, please contact Saidy Avila at Saidy.Avila-Leon@mail.house.gov or 614-927-6902.
Required documents can be found below:
