Calling all high school students of the Massachusetts 4th District! We are excited to share the details to participate in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The competition is sponsored by the Congressional Institute and the Congressional Arts Caucus to promote artistry and creative thought in students around the country. We invite high school students (grades 9-12) who reside in the Massachusetts 4th District to submit one piece of original artwork, which will be judged by a panel of local artists. Please read on for more information about participating in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition.

The categories for artwork include paintings, drawings, collages, prints, mixed media pieces, computer-generated art, and photography. All works must be two-dimensional and no larger than 26 inches high, 26 inches wide, and 4 inches deep, including a frame. Please see the Rules for Students and Teachers form for more detailed information.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

DELIVERY INFORMATION:

  • Drop Off at the Congressman’s District Locations. Students, parents, or teachers can drop off the artwork at any of our district locations:
    • Newton Office (29 Crafts Street, Suite 375, Newton, MA 02458)
    • Attleboro Office (8 N Main Street, Suite 200, Attleboro, MA 02703)
    • Fall River Satellite Location, open on Wednesdays from 10-4 (1 Government Ctr, Office 237B, Fall River, MA 02722)

JUDGING AND RECEPTION:

A panel of local artists will judge all the works submitted. The winner will be announced at Congressman Auchincloss’ Art Competition Reception. The Reception is being held on Saturday, April 27 from 2:00-3:00pm at the Attleboro Arts Museum (86 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703). A formal invitation will follow. The winning student will then be invited to an annual Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C. this summer, and their artwork will be displayed in the Capitol for a year.