Each spring, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors a nationwide high school art competition to recognize the talent of America's young artists. The office of Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) is proud to once again host the Congressional Art Competition, which is open to all high school students in Arizona's 2nd District.

The first place winner will be flown to Washington, D.C., for an awards banquet and will have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year. Additionally, several tuition-based scholarships will be awarded to outstanding students.

The deadline to submit artwork is Friday, April 3, 2026.

The awards ceremony will take place at the Phippen Museum in Prescott on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served as the winners and scholarship recipients are announced. Prior to the event, all submitted entries will be on public display at the museum.

For more information on guidelines and the submission process, including rules, regulations, and required student release forms, please contact our district office or click here.

"The Congressional Art Competition is an amazing opportunity to showcase the immense artistic talent in AZ-02. While I can't say I envy the tough decisions our professional judges must make every year, it's clear that our students have tremendous skill and vision," said Rep. Crane. "Thank you to the Phippen Museum staff, teachers, judges, and everyone else who makes this special event possible. I encourage all interested students to take advantage of this opportunity."