strongCongresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today invited all high school students in Florida’s 22nd Congressional District to participate in the 2015 Congressional Art Competition: “An Artistic Discovery.”

“The Congressional Art Competition is a great way for students in South Florida to showcase their creativity and artistic talents,” Frankel said. “As someone who loves art and painting, I encourage all students from 9th through 12th grade to participate in the competition.”

This year, Frankel will serve as Co-Chair for the Congressional Art Competition alongside Pennsylvania Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson. 

The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation.  The winning piece of art from each Congressional District across the country is displayed in an eleven month exhibit in the U.S. Capitol complex.  The winner will be invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Capitol in honor of the exhibit in June 2015. 

In addition to these honors, Congresswoman Frankel is hosting a reception on May 7 for all students who submit artwork at the Boca Raton Museum of Art, where the winner will be announced.

For more information on the annual competition, please visit: http://www.house.gov/content/educate/art_competition/.

Congresswoman Frankel’s Office and the Congressional Art Competition

If you are a student in the 22nd Congressional District, you can submit your original piece for consideration in the Congressional Art Competition through Congresswoman Frankel’s Office. The Congresswoman is assembling an independent panel of artists and artistic professionals from across the district who will select the winning submissions.

How to apply:

Any 22nd District student interested in applying must fill out the release and application form. You can download the form here. 

Once you complete the release form, please print it out and attach to your piece of art, which should be sent to the following address:

Office of Congresswoman Lois Frankel

2500 North Military Trail
Suite 490
Boca Raton, FL 33431

Students may reach out to the Congresswoman’s district office in Boca Raton with any questions or concerns: 561-998-9045.

PLEASE NOTE: The final deadline for submissions to Congresswoman Lois Frankel’s Office is Friday, April 3, 2015. Artwork received after that date will not be considered for the competition.