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Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced that the 2025 Congressional Art Competition is now open to all high school students in Virginia’s First District. This nationwide competition offers young artists the opportunity to showcase their talent, with the winning artwork displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol

The deadline for submissions is Monday, April 28, 2025.

“The Commonwealth is home to incredible artistic talent and many bright young students,” said Congressman Wittman. “I encourage all young artists in Virginia’s First District to participate in this year’s competition and look forward to seeing their creativity on display.”

The winning art piece of Congressman Wittman’s 2024 Congressional Art Competition was titled “Waterways” by Marlena Newman of Midlothian.

The first-place winner will have their artwork showcased in the U.S. Capitol alongside winning pieces from across the country. Additionally, they will be invited to a reception in Washington, D.C. to celebrate their achievement.

Student entries may include paintings, drawings, collages, prints, mixed media, computer-generated art, and photography. All artwork must be original in concept, design, and execution and must not violate U.S. copyright laws.

To submit a piece, students can drop off their submissions to one of the congressman’s offices below: 

Glen Allen
4201 Dominion Blvd
Suite 110
Glen Allen, VA 23060

Yorktown
307 Main Street
P.O. Box 162
Yorktown, VA 23690

Further details and submission guidelines can be found here.

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