Congressional Art Competition

Each spring, a nationwide high school art competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives Congressional Arts Caucus. The contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in each Congressional District. The contest is open to all high school students (grades 9-12). The winning entry selected to represent the Second Congressional District of Kentucky will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol as part of an exhibition comprised of artwork from across the country. The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents. Since then, more than 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nationwide competition.

Please see the art competition flyer for more information.

2024 Congressional Art Competition Dates and Information:

April 12, 2024: Deadline for artwork to be submitted

April 15-19, 2024: Facebook Competition

April 22, 2024: Announcement of winners and District art competition reception

Please click links below for more information and release form:

Art Competition Flyer 2024

Art Competition Rules 2024

Art Competition Release Form 2024 

Where to send your artwork and application:

Congressman Brett Guthrie
Attention: 2024 Art Competition
996 Wilkinson Trace, Suite B2
Bowling Green, KY 42103

 

You may turn in your artwork to Congressman Guthrie in one of three ways:

  1. Ship to Congressman Guthrie’s District office at the address listed above.
  2. Drop artwork off at the District office listed above.
  3. Contact the District office at 270-842-9896 and arrangements will be made for a member of Congressman Guthrie’s staff to pick up your artwork at your school. 

If you need further information or have any questions, please contact my Bowling Green District Office at 270-842-9896.

Keep scrolling down to see Congressman Guthrie’s 2023 winners from Kentucky's Second Congressional District.

1st Place Overall:

Dakota Kirchner, Nelson County High School, “What If He Was Never Really There

2nd Place Overall:

Konner Mason, Butler County High School, “The Golden Era

3rd Place Overall:

Dakota Kirchner, Nelson County High School, “Self Portrait

Overall Honorable Mentions:

Ansley Givens, Butler County High School, “Ghost

Paulie Frashure, Apollo High School, “Victoria

“Facebook Favorite” winner

Carson Connor, Glasgow High School, “Taste of Home

Barren County:

1st place
Carson Connor, Glasgow High School, “Taste of Home

2nd place
Carson Connor, Glasgow High School, “Moonlight Feathers

Breckinridge County:

1st place
Ellie Popham, Cloverport Independent School, “Sunrise Over Mountains

Butler County

1st place
Konner Mason, Butler County High School, “The Golden Era

2nd place
Mahli VanMeter, Belmont Christian Academy, “A Field of Blue

3rd place
Claire Coleman, Belmont Christian Academy, “Peace

Daviess County

1st place
Paulie Frashure, Apollo High School, “Victoria

Edmonson County

1st place
Nevaeh Gulley, Edmonson County High School, “Amish Residence Drawing

Hart County

1st place
Julie Payne, Hart County High School, “Lord of the Sands

2nd place
Autumn Lutterman, Hart County High School, “Two Bodies, Same Heart

3rd place
Kylie Spencer, Hart County High School, “Sunrise City

Nelson County

1st place
Dakota Kirchner, Nelson County High School, “What If He Was Never Really There

2nd place
Dakota Kirchner, Nelson County High School, “Self Portrait

Warren County

1st place
Zoey Ma, Greenwood High School, “The Expedition of Terrestrial and Aquatic

2nd place
Zoey Ma, Greenwood High School, “Lost River