INDIANA – Today, Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) announced his office is now accepting submissions for the 2022 Congressional Art Competition.
This competition is open to all high school students in Indiana’s 3rd District Based in Fort Wayne, the district takes in the northeastern part of the state. The winning artwork will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol and will also receive two tickets to Washington D.C. from Southwest Airlines to attend a reception, the date of which will be determined.
The 2022 Contest Theme is Indiana. The feeling of Hoosier satisfaction, devotion, and attachment to the United States. Students should try to think outside of the box when deciding what Indiana means (and looks like) and show that in their artwork submission.
All submissions are due by Friday, April 22, and participants should email their submission to RepBanks.Art@mail.house.gov or schools can call the office to arrange for a pickup of entries before the deadline.
The email submission should contain the following attachments:
- A clear, high-resolution picture of the student’s artwork uploaded in a PDF, JPEG, or PNG file.
- A scanned, signed copy of the Student Information & Release Form, complete to the best of the student’s ability, and uploaded as a PDF.
The subject line of the email should read “2022 Congressional Art Competition Submission.”
The email body should include:
- Student’s Name
- School’s Name
- Art Teacher’s Name
- Student’s Grade Level
- Name of Artwork
- Medium Used
- Description of artwork. Student should make sure to write why they think their piece captures this year’s theme, and what the image means to them personally.
For additional details, competition rules & guidelines, visit the Congressional Art Competition page on Congressman Banks’ website.
