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Hoyer Announces 2022 Congressional Art Competition

March 30, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) is now accepting submissions for the 40th Annual Congressional Art Competition. The competition is open to high school students who reside in Maryland's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's Counties, as well as parts of Prince George's and Anne Arundel Counties. The students are offered an opportunity to highlight their talent and the winner will have their artwork displayed in the United States Capitol for an entire year. This year's submission deadline is Friday, April 22, 2022.

"Each and every year I look forward to seeing the tremendous talent presented by students across the district," said Congressman Hoyer. "The winner will proudly represent Maryland's Fifth Congressional District, captivating the visitors, staff, and Members of Congress who walk in the halls of our Capitol. Our students always put their best effort into this competition, and I know this year will be no different."

This year, submissions will be accepted both digitally and in-person. For artwork submitted digitally, please submit three images of the art and a Student Release Form to submissions05@gmail.com. When submitting, please include the students' name, school, and title of their artwork in the subject line of the email. For in-person submissions, please bring the art and a Student Release Form to the White Plains office 4475 Regency Pl #203, Waldorf, MD 20602. Please coordinate in-person drop off prior to visiting the office.

In the event that a student may not be able to obtain the signed signature from an art teacher on the release form, students may include an email from an art teacher granting permission to enter the competition.

For general information about the competition, please contact Ms. Jada Ward at 301-843-1577 or by email to: jada.ward@mail.house.gov or visit: /help/students#art-competition. Click here for a full list of competition guidelines. The Student Release Form can be downloaded here.

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