CARNEGIE, PA – Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced the official launch of the Congressional Art Competition for Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District. Each year, Members of the House of Representatives sponsor the competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent of high schoolers in their districts. Congressman Deluzio is proud to participate and highlight a young artist from Western Pennsylvania in the halls of Congress.
“Western PA has long inspired artists and visionaries—the beauty of our rivers and hills and the determination of the people who call this place home. Today’s generation is no different,” said Rep. Deluzio. “I’m proud of the many creative young artists we have here in Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District, and I’m excited to showcase their talent with this year’s Congressional Art Competition.”
Open to all district students grades 9-12, the winning artwork will be physically displayed for one year in the United States Capitol alongside pieces from across the country. The first place winner will also be featured on the House of Representatives’ Congressional Art Competition website.
Submitted artworks must adhere to certain size and medium restrictions and be original in concept, design, and execution. More details on the rules here.
A committee of judges will evaluate eligible art pieces. Congressman Deluzio’s office requests that students’ physical artwork be dropped off to the following locations by 5:00pm on April 22, 2024:
Carnegie Office: (412) 344-5583
Address: 600 N. Bell Ave
Building 1, Suite 102
Carnegie, PA 15106
Office hours are Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
Beaver County Office: (724) 206-4860
Address: 3468 Broadhead Road,
Suite 1
Monaca, PA 15061
Office hours are Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
Penn Hills Office – by appointment only
Call for appointments: (412) 344-5583
Address: 11 Duff Road
Suite A-3
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
The winner of this contest will be announced on at the end of April. More information is available on the Congressman’s website, and additional questions can be directed by email to PA17ArtComp@mail.house.gov or by phone to (724) 206-4860.