Each spring, a nationwide high school arts competition is sponsored by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in collaboration with the Congressional Institute. The competition is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our Congressional District.
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes welcomes participation by high school students who attend schools in or live in Connecticut’s Fifth Congressional District. The winning artwork of our district's competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol, as part of an exhibit with winners from around the country. Second place artwork will be displayed in the Congresswoman’s D.C. office and third place will be displayed for one year at the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury, CT.
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Summary of the Congressional Art Competition Rules 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. If your artwork is selected as the winning piece, it must arrive framed and must still measure no larger than the above maximum dimensions.
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All submissions will be displayed at the Mattatuck Museum from April 24, 2021 through May 16, 2021. Visitors will be welcome to visit the exhibition, following established protocols, by scheduling your visit online at www.mattmuseum.org/visit. Families with students who have art displayed in the exhibition can receive free admission on May 1, 2021 and May 2, 2021 using the discount code: 2021CAC.
The deadline for submitting work to be considered for the 2021 Competition is Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
If school staff or students have any questions regarding the process, please feel free to reach out to my office:
Kim Wachtelhausen @ Kim.wachtelhausen@mail.house.gov or The Mattatuck Museum, Rachel Panasci Liama @ rachel@mattmusuem.org
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