Mike Thompson
03/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/17/2026 15:03
THOMPSON ANNOUNCES 2026 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
Washington - Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) today announced the 2026 Congressional Art Competition, open to all high school students in California's Fourth Congressional District.
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"Every year, I look forward to the Congressional Art Competition. It is a wonderful chance to showcase the incredible talent of students across our district," said Thompson. "I encourage all high school students to submit their artwork."
The winning piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. The grand prize winner will also receive round-trip travel for themselves and a guest to Washington, D.C. for an awards ceremony (date to be announced).
Last year's winner, Isabella Macias of Napa County, took top honors for her acrylic piece "Representation Matters," which is currently on display in the Capitol.
HOW TO ENTER
Students must complete the online registration form by Friday, April 10, 2026, then drop off their artwork at one of Rep. Thompson's district offices by Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST:
- 2721 Napa Valley Corporate Drive, Napa, CA 94558
- 2300 County Center Drive, Suite A100, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
- 622 Main Street, Suite 106, Woodland, CA 95695
Submissions will be judged by a panel of local artists and art experts, with the winner announced following the deadline.
ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
Accepted media: Paintings (oil, acrylic, watercolor), drawings (pastel, colored pencil, charcoal, ink, markers), collages (two-dimensional only), prints (lithograph, silkscreen, block print), mixed media, computer-generated art, and photography.
Size & weight limits: Up to 28" × 28", no more than 4" in depth, and no more than 15 lbs. Winning entries must be framed and remain within these dimensions.
Originality: All work must be original in concept, design, and execution, and must not violate U.S. copyright law. Copies of existing photos, paintings, or advertisements created by others will not be accepted. Work must be submitted in its original medium - scanned reproductions are not eligible.
If you have any questions, please call (707) 542-7182 or email [email protected].
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