Congressional Art Competition for High School Students
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Date and Time
Thursday Mar 27, 2025 Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Art Viewing Open to the Public at Blue House Too 988 Village Green Drive, Allen, TX 75013:
o Tue, 4/22, 1:00 p.m. - 7 p.m.
o Wed, 4/23, 1:00 p.m. - 7 p.m.
o Thu, 4/24, 1:00 p.m. - 7 p.m.
o Fri, 4/25, 1:00 p.m. - 7 p.m.
o Sat, 4/26, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Artist Competition & Reception: Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 6PM
Location
Blue House Too Art Gallery
Watters Creek Allen
988 Village Green Drive
Allen, TX 75013
Fees/Admission
No fee
Description
The Congressional Art Competition, created in 1982, is an officially sanctioned bipartisan event designed to encourage the artistic talents of high school students from across the country as they compete for an opportunity to have their artwork displayed in the heart of the U.S. Capitol. The competition is sponsored annually by each Member of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Congressional Institute.
For students residing in Rep. Keith Self's Congressional District 3 you may register via Google Forms HERE and drop off your artwork in the office by April 17th.
The winning artwork will be displayed in Cannon Tunnel in the Capitol for 1 year. Winner and 1 guest are invited to the winner’s reception in Washington D.C. in June/July (Date TBD) with airfare provided by Southwest Airlines.
Art Viewing Open to the Public at Blue House Too 988 Village Green Drive, Allen, TX 75013:
o Tue, 4/22, 1:00 p.m. - 7 p.m.
o Wed, 4/23, 1:00 p.m. - 7 p.m.
o Thu, 4/24, 1:00 p.m. - 7 p.m.
o Fri, 4/25, 1:00 p.m. - 7 p.m.
o Sat, 4/26, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Artist Competition & Reception: Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 6PM
