Deluzio Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition and Co-Chairmanship
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) today announced the opening of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition, a nationwide high school visual art competition to encourage and recognize artistic talent from each congressional district (link to website). This year, Rep. Deluzio will serve as co-chair of the Competition alongside Congressman Scott Franklin (R-FL-18).
“The Congressional Art Competition is a powerful celebration of the talent and creativity of young artists across the country, and I am grateful to co-chair this year’s competition alongside Congressman Scott Franklin,” said Congressman Deluzio. “Western Pennsylvania has been home to so many talented artists, and I’m excited to help us perhaps find the next Andy Warhol to share with the country. I welcome all eligible young artists to participate in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for a chance to have their art nationally recognized and displayed in the halls of Congress.”
“I am honored to serve as co-chair of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition to help showcase the incredible talent of budding young artists from across the country,” said Congressman Franklin. “This competition provides a one-of-a-kind platform to highlight local talent by displaying their work in the U.S. Capitol, forming one of the most visited art exhibits in the nation. I encourage all eligible students to participate, and I look forward to seeing the inspiring artwork that will soon decorate the walls of the People’s House.”
“Since it was established in 1982, the Congressional Art Competition has promoted the artistic abilities of America’s next generation of creative visionaries. The Congressional Institute has been proud to host the Competition since 2009, providing logistical support and guidance to Congressional offices and sponsoring the Winners’ Celebration held at the Capitol Visitor Center each June. For 44 years, more than 10,000 works of art have been exhibited in the Cannon Tunnel to the U.S. Capitol. The Congressional Institute is delighted to work with Rep. Franklin and Rep. Deluzio as this year’s co-chairs,” said Congressional Institute President and CEO Kelle Strickland.
Each Congressional office hosts its own competition for high school students in their district using its own criteria. Once a winner is selected, winning artwork from each district is displayed for 11 months in the Cannon Tunnel that leads into the U.S. Capitol. With millions passing by the exhibit each year, it is one of the most-viewed art installations in the country. The annual Winners’ Celebration will be hosted at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center in June. The 2024 winner for Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District’s Congressional Art Competition was “Joy” by Mira Owens, of Indiana Township.
The rules, eligibility requirements, and deadline for this year’s art competition will be posted on Congressman Deluzio’s website in the coming weeks.
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