Art Competition
Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in Kansas' Third Congressional District.
Overview
The The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students in our District. The winning artwork of our district's competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The artwork of the runner-up will be featured in our District office in Overland Park for one year. The exhibit in Washington will include the winning artwork from all participating districts from around the country. The winning artwork is also featured on the Congressional Art Competition page.
For specifics, please see the 2025 Rules for Students and Teachers and the 2025 Student Release Form. All entries must meet the following criteria:
- Be two-dimensional.
- Be no larger than 26 inches wide by 26 inches tall by 4 inches thick including frame (paid for at artist's expense)
- Not weigh more than 15 pounds.
- Art may be paintings, prints, drawings, photographs, collages, and computer art. (Painting media include acrylic, oil, and water-color.)
- Be original in concept (without the use of AI assistance), design, and execution and may not violate any U.S. copyright laws. More information here.
Eligibility
- Must be a High School student.
- Student must reside or go to school in the Third Congressional District of Kansas.
Submissions
- The deadline to enter is April 18, 2025.
- For questions or more information, please contact Ben Muiller at ben.muiller@mail.house.gov.
- Please click here to fill out the Student Information and Release form (PDF).
- This form must be printed and turned in with your submission, as well as emailed to ben.muiller@mail.house.gov. Please avoid submitting handwritten forms.
- We will be collecting submissions until April 11, 2024 between 8am-5pm at Rep. Davids’ district office at 9200 Indian Creek Parkway, Suite 562, Overland Park, KS, 66210.