Feenstra Announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Iowa Students
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced that high school students across Iowa’s 4th Congressional District are invited to submit their artwork for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. This competition is conducted by members of the U.S. House of Representatives to encourage students from across the country to express their artistic talents.
One winner will have the opportunity to attend a congressional reception honoring artwork from across the country in Washington, D.C. The winner will also have his/her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Three runners-up will have their artwork displayed in Feenstra’s district offices in Sioux City, Fort Dodge, and Council Bluffs.
“The Congressional Art Competition is a great opportunity for students to showcase their artistic talents and compete for a chance to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol or one of my three offices across the district,” said Rep. Feenstra. “I encourage students across the 4th Congressional District to participate and have fun with this contest!”
Artwork will be judged based on the following criteria:
- Originality
- Concept
- Technique
- Creativity
- Representation of Iowa’s 4th Congressional District
Artwork submissions can be mailed to the district office in Fort Dodge:
Congressman Randy Feenstra
723 Central Avenue
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Submissions may also be made by emailing a minimum of two pictures of the artwork to Geo Marcial at Geornalier.Marcial@mail.house.gov. Submitted artwork photos must be clear and taken from multiple angles. The artist should take pictures in a well-lit environment without stands.
All artwork submissions are due April 28, 2024 at 5 PM CT. One winner and three runners-up will be announced on May 8th.
All questions can be directed to Geo Marcial at Geornalier.Marcial@mail.house.gov or (202) 225-4426. Further instructions and rules related to the art piece itself can be found HERE. Students must include a student release form with their artwork submission to be considered, which can be found by clicking HERE.
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