Rep. Allen Announces 2023 Congressional Art Competition

U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) has announced the official launch of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition, which is open to all high school students (9th – 12th grade) in Georgia’s 12th District.

Submitted artworks will be exhibited during a reception at the Westobou Gallery in Augusta May 5 – 20, 2023, and the winning piece will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. Other winners’ artwork will be displayed in Congressman Allen’s Washington, D.C. and Augusta offices.

“I want to encourage all interested high school students to take part in this great competition, which offers an opportunity to harness their creative talents to share what makes Georgia’s 12th District so special. I look forward to celebrating the many talented young artists who call our district home,” Congressman Allen said.

Submitted artworks must be original in concept, design, and execution, and must depict a scene from the 12th District of Georgia. Artwork must be submitted by April 20 at the Congressman’s Vidalia Office: 107 Old Airport Road, Suite A, Vidalia, GA 30474 (open Wednesday, April 19, 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.).

For additional questions, contact Christine Rhodes by calling (706) 228-1980 or sending an email to Christine. Rhodes@mail.house.gov.