Congressman Troy Carter Launches 2022 Congressional Art Competition
Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. launched his first Congressional Art Competition open to high school students who live in Louisiana’s Second Congressional District.
Initiated by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in 1982, the event is a nationwide annual art competition that allows high school students from all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories to showcase their artistic ability. The winning piece of art from each Congressional district is displayed in an eleven-month exhibit in the Cannon tunnel that leads into the U.S. Capitol and will be featured on The House of Representatives Congressional Art Competition page. This year’s competition is titled “An Artistic Discovery.”
“Southeast Louisiana is a hub for art, creativity and culture,” said Congressman Carter. “This competition gives young artists an opportunity to share their work with a bigger audience. Contests like these are the way we build our next generation of culture bearers. I am thrilled to see the beautiful, insightful creations that young people in the Second Congressional District submit to this competition, and I hope the students are able to achieve some ‘artistic discovery’ of their own.”
To enter a piece, LA-02 high school artists must print and fill out the “Student Information and Release Form,” and securely attach it to the back of the artwork. The release form requires signatures from the student, parent/guardian (if a minor), and an art teacher. Then, drop off the piece at one of two drop-off sites.
Office of Congressman Troy Carter 650 Poydras St Ste 2435 New Orleans, LA 70130 | Office of Congressman Troy Carter T.H. Harris Hall, Southern University Campus, 801 Harding Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70807 |
If artists cannot drop the piece off at a drop off site between 9am-6pm Monday through Friday, please call the office to coordinate a drop-off time: (504) 288-3777.
All entries must be original in concept, design and execution and may not violate any U.S. copyright laws. Artwork entered in the contest may be up to 28 inches by 28 inches, may be up to 4 inches in depth, and not weigh more than 15 pounds. Paintings, drawings, photography, and several other two-dimensional mediums are accepted. More details and forms are available on the Congressman’s website: Troycarter.house.gov/services/art-competition. The winning artwork must be framed before being sent to the Capitol.