Rep. Bob Good Announces 2021 Congressional Art Competition

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March 16, 2021
Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Bob Good (VA-05) announced the opening of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition. This nation-wide, high school arts competition is annually sponsored by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize and encourage the artistic talents of students in the Fifth Congressional District of Virginia.

“The Congressional Art Competition is a great opportunity for students across Virginia’s 5th District to share their artistic skills with the rest of the state and our nation,” said Congressman Bob Good. “I look forward to seeing the winner’s artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol.”

See entry guidelines and an information and release form for the 2021 Congressional Art Competition below:  

All entries must meet the following criteria:

  • The student must be in high school and live in Virginia’s 5th District.
  • Each student must submit a completed Congressional Art Competition release form by April 9th at 5:00pm to sandy.adams@mail.house.gov or send to Congressman Bob Good Attn: Sandy Adams, 20436 Lynchburg Hwy Suite F, Lynchburg, VA 24502.
  • Submissions may be no larger than 26 inches high by 26 inches wide, no more than 4 inches in depth, and must not weigh more than 15 pounds.
  • Submissions must be original in concept, design, and execution and may not violate any U.S. copyright laws.
  • Acceptable mediums include: paintings, drawings, collages, prints, mixed media, computer-generated art, and photographs.

The District’s winning artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year, along with other winning artwork from across the nation. It will additionally be featured on House.gov’s Congressional Art Competition page.

The rules and checklist for the 2021 competition may be found HERE.
The Student Information and Release form can be found HERE.

*Deadline for student FORM submission to Good’s office is April 9th, 2021 at 5:00 pm*

**Deadline for completed ARTWORK to Good’s office is April 20th, 2021 at 5:00 pm**

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