Rep. Deluzio Announces 2023 Congressional Art Competition
CARNEGIE, PA – Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced the official launch of his first ever Congressional Art Competition. The competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and is an opportunity to recognize and encourage artistic talent of high schoolers in the 17th Congressional District of Pennsylvania.
Open to all district students grades 9-12, the winning artwork will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol alongside other pieces from across the country and will also be featured on the House of Representatives’ Congressional Art Competition website.
“The Congressional Art Competition is a wonderful chance for our high school students to showcase their creative talents and share with the country what makes Western Pennsylvania so special,” said Rep. Deluzio. “I look forward to celebrating the many talented young artists who call our district home and selecting a winner to have their artwork on display in the Capitol.”
Submitted artworks must adhere to certain size and mediums and be original in concept, design, and execution. They will be judged by a committee of judges on Wednesday, May 3rd from 6 pm to 7:30pm. Congressman Deluzio’s office asks that students’ artwork be dropped off to the following locations by the following deadlines:
Beaver County office – Monday, May 1st by 5 pm
Address: 3468 Broadhead Road, Suite 1
Monaca, PA 15061
Office hours are Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
Carnegie office – Tuesday, May 2nd by 5pm
Address: 600 N. Bell Ave
Building 1, Suite 102
Carnegie, PA 15106
Office hours are Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
Penn Hills office – Tuesday, May 2nd by 5pm (or appointment only)
Address: 11 Duff Road
Suite A-3
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Beginning April 24th, office hours are Tuesdays from 9am-5pm and Thursday from 9am-5pm
More information is available on the Congressman’s website, and additional questions can be directed to (412) 344-5583.
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