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 2025 Congressional Art Competition Rules and Regulations, click here.

For the 2025 Student Information & Release Form, click here.

2026 Submission deadline is April 10, 2026.

If you would like more information on the annual Congressional Art Competition, please email FL05.ArtComp@mail.house.gov.

2025 First Place Artwork by Wake McKendrick, Tocoi Creek High School (10th Grade)

"Basking in the Light," Graphite

2025 Second Place Artwork by Yicen Lu, The Bolles School (11th Grade)

"Tender," Oil on canvas

2025 Third Place Artwork by Presley Odom, Providence School of Jacksonville (10th Grade)

"Tiger," Color pencil, oil pastel

A hand drawn oil painting of two young girls sitting in church pews, reading their bibles. Vibrant blues, purples, and pinks dominate the artwork.

2024 First Place Artwork by Rowan Pan of St. Augustine High School

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