Art Competition
About the Art Competition
Each Spring, members of the U.S. House of Representatives sponsor a nationwide high school art competition. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage artistic talents across the United States. High school students in the Fifth Congressional District of Florida can participate in the Artistic Discovery Competition through Congressman Rutherford’s Office.
The winning artwork will be displayed for one year in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol for millions of visitors to see. The Washington Exhibit will include winning artwork from all participating districts. All winning artwork will be featured by state on the House Congressional Art Competition page: https://www.congressionalinstitute.org/how-to-enter/.
Student submissions do not need to be framed to be accepted.
For the 2026 Congressional Art Competition Rules and Regulations, click here.
For the 2026 Student Information & Release Form, click here.
2026 Submission deadline was April 10, 2026.
If you would like more information on the annual Congressional Art Competition, please email FL05.ArtComp@mail.house.gov.
2026 First Place Artwork by Andrew Blount, Allen D. Nease High School (12th Grade)
“Grandpa’s House,” Acrylic Paint
2026 Second Place Artwork by Wake McKendrick, Tocoi Creek High School (11th Grade)
“Unhinged,” Graphite
2026 Third Place Artwork by Ketong Zhang, Ponte Vedra High School (10th Grade)
“Stranger in the Mirror,” Acrylic Paint
2025 First Place Artwork by Wake McKendrick, Tocoi Creek High School (10th Grade)
"Basking in the Light," Graphite