Bonamici Invites High School Students to Participate in 2026 Congressional Art Competition

WASHINGTON, DC [2/23/26] - Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition.

The competition is open to any student in grades 9-12 who lives in Oregon's First Congressional District, which includes large portions of Washington and Multnomah counties, and all of Tillamook, Clatsop, and Columbia counties. A panel of local arts leaders will select the winning student artist, whose artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. All students who participate in the competition will be invited to a reception with the Congresswoman during which the winner will be announced and all submissions will be on display.

"As a supporter of well-rounded education that includes the arts, I always appreciate the Congressional Art Competition and the creativity of local high school students," said Congresswoman Bonamici. "I am honored to give students a platform to show their talent, and I encourage all high school students to participate. I look forward to seeing what they create and what they convey through their art."

Students interested in submitting artwork can find more information here. The deadline for art submissions is Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Art may be mailed to the Beaverton office at 12725 SW Millikan Way, STE 220, Beaverton, OR 97005. Participants may also call 503-469-6010 to arrange an appointment to drop off in-person.

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