Congressional Art Competition
U.S. Representative Sean Casten is pleased to announce this year’s Congressional Art Competition. This is an annual event that allows high school students from the 6th Congressional District of Illinois, as well as other students from across the country, to showcase their artistic abilities.
The 6th District has an abundance of talented young artists who deserve this opportunity to showcase their creativity. All student artists who complete submissions will be invited to a reception where their works will be displayed and they will be recognized by Rep. Casten.
The artist of the winning piece will have the opportunity to participate in a gala in Washington, DC along with their work being displayed in the Capitol. The second place winner will be displayed in the Washington, DC office, and third place winner will be displayed in the District Office.
The rules for the contest can be found here:
2026 Rules and Regulations for Students and Teachers.pdf
Official Guidelines:
Artwork entered in the contest may be up to 26 inches by 26 inches, may be up to 4 inches in depth, and not weigh more than 15 pounds. Artwork must be submitted by April 16, 2026.
The artwork may be:
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Paintings - including oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.
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Drawings - colored pencil, pencil, ink, marker, pastels, charcoal (Charcoal and pastel drawings must be fixed.)
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Collage
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Prints - including lithographs, silkscreen, and block prints
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Mixed Media - use of more than two mediums such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc.
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Photography
Submit An Entry:
To submit an entry you MUST:
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Fill out a student information and release form
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Deliver art to Rep. Casten’s District Office during business hours at 200 W 22nd St., Suite 229, Lombard, IL 60148
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Submit student information and art copy via PDF, PNG, or JPEG to: IL06.artcompetition@mail.house.gov
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the district office at (630) 520-9450, or IL06.artcompetition@mail.house.gov.
We look forward to receiving your artwork!