NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – The office of Congressman John Garamendi is now accepting submissions for the annual Congressional Art Competition.

The deadline to submit artwork is 5 p.m. April 24.

All high school students residing in California’s Third Congressional District, which includes all or portions of Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Sacramento, Solano, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba counties, are invited to submit their original artwork.

To find out if you are a resident of the Third District, go to http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/ .

To view a map of the district, go to http://garamendi.house.gov/our-district .

Since 1982, the Congressional Art Competition has provided an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of young constituents. 

The winning piece from California’s Third Congressional District will be displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol Building.

The artist and one guest will also be invited to Washington, DC to attend an awards ceremony.

Artwork receiving special merit recognition will be displayed in a district office.

Artwork entered may be up to 28 inches by 28 inches and up to 4 inches in depth. All entries must be original in concept, design and execution.

Rules and instructions for the competition can be found at http://garamendi.house.gov/how-can-i-help/art-competition .

Students interested in submitting artwork or have questions concerning the competition may contact Congressman Garamendi’s Davis Office at 530-753-5301.

Artwork may be submitted to any district office location no later than 5 p.m. April 24 at:

– Davis District Office: 412 G St.
– Yuba City District Office: 795 Plumas St. (Note: The Yuba City District Office will begin accepting art submissions on Monday, Feb. 16.)
– Fairfield District Office: 1261 Travis Blvd., Suite 130.