Langworthy accepting high school students’ art for Congressional Art Competition

Gillian Friebis
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SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — Congressman Nick Langworthy’s Office is currently accepting submissions from high schoolers for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition.

All high school students who live in New York’s 23rd Congressional District, which includes Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben counties, are eligible to submit a piece of artwork that they made to Langworthy’s office by April 19. One winner will be selected to have their art displayed in the U.S. Capitol alongside other winners from around the county.

“Western New York and the Southern Tier are filled with artistic talent, and I am thrilled to once again host the Congressional Art Competition to showcase the incredible work of our local high school students,” said Langworthy. “This competition provides a unique opportunity for young artists to have their talent recognized on the national stage. I encourage all eligible students to participate and share their art with our community and the nation.”

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Each student can submit one artwork that is no more than 26 inches by 26 inches, up to 4 inches deep, and no more than 15 pounds. The winning piece will need to be framed and not exceed the maximum dimensions and weight. Artworks must be made by one student only and cannot violate any U.S. copyright laws. Students should only submit pieces that they do not need back.

The following types of art are eligible for the contest:

  • Paintings made from oil, acrylics, or watercolor

  • Drawings made from pastels, colored pencils, pencils, charcoal, ink, or markers

    • Charcoal and pastel drawings should be fixed

  • 2D collages

  • Prints, including lithographs, silkscreen, and block prints

  • Mixed media (the use of more than two mediums, like pencil, ink, watercolor, etc.)

  • Computer-generated art

  • Photography

Additional guidelines can be found in this document, which is also available on Langworthy’s website. Langworthy’s Office must receive all artwork submissions and completed release forms by April 19. Those interested in submitting art should visit Langworthy’s website and fill out the form on the Art Competition page.

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