March 4, 2026 – WASHINGTON DC – Congressman Abraham J. Hamadeh is inviting high school students to enter their artwork in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. The non-partisan official event is open to all high school students residing in Arizona’s Eighth Congressional District.
The deadline for submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition is Friday, April 17, 2026.
The theme for this year’s competition is “Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom in America.”
“I look forward to seeing even more talent from Arizona as last year’s art submissions were truly incredible. We were proud to display winner Luke Wagner’s artwork at the Capitol and at my district office,” stated Congressman Hamadeh. “With the theme this year being our nation’s 250th birthday, I expect that we will be very inspired by the artwork we receive for consideration.”
BACKGROUND:
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 artistic talent in the nation, as well as in the 8th Congressional District.
The Artistic Discovery Contest is open to all high school students within Arizona’s 8th Congressional District in grades 8 -12 including those in homeschool, online school, or alternative learning programs.
The 1st place winner will have their artwork hung in the U.S. Capitol’s Cannon Tunnel from June 2026 through May 2027. The 2nd place winner’s art will be hung in Congressman Hamadeh’s Congressional Office in Washington, D.C. and the 3rd place winner’s artwork will be displayed at the Congressman’s district office in Surprise, Arizona.
Visit Congressman Hamadeh’s website here for an information guide, found here, and checklist.
Deadline Submission for artwork is April 17, 2026. All artwork must be received in the Congressman’s District office by that date. Additional information can also be found here: Art Competition | house.gov
Press Contact: Olivia.stone@mail.house.gov
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