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Adam Kinzinger opens 2022 Congressional Art Competition for in-district students

Entries must be submitted by April 29

By Shaw Local News Network
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) talks Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in front of Carus Corporation in Peru

U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) is taking submissions from all interested high school students who live in the 16th Congressional District for the 2022 Congressional Art Competition. (Tom Sistak for Shaw Media)

U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, is taking submissions from all interested high school students who live in the 16th Congressional District for the 2022 Congressional Art Competition.

This is the 41st year of this congressional competition.

“Each year, we get the opportunity to recognize and encourage artistic talent from students across America through the Congressional Art Competition,” Kinzinger said in a statement. “And every year, I continue to be amazed by the creativity and quality of artwork students in the 16th District submit. I look forward to seeing the pieces our students create this year to showcase their talents so that the entire country can appreciate the incredible skills from within our district.”

The Congressional Art Competition offers high school students from across the country to showcase their artistic abilities and creativity. First-place winners will have their artwork displayed in the Cannon Tunnel leading to the U.S. Capitol for one full year.

Rochelle High School student Leslie Rodriguez-Nambo’s colored pencil illustration titled “Sassy” was put on display at the U.S. Capitol as Kinzinger’s 2021 winner. Kinzinger received more than 20 entries from students last year.

The colored pencil illustration "Sassy," created by Leslie Rodriguez-Nambo of Rochelle High School, won the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for the 16th District of Illinois.

The colored pencil illustration "Sassy," created by Leslie Rodriguez-Nambo of Rochelle High School, won the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for the 16th District of Illinois. (Photo provided)

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Congressional Institute was unable to host an in-person reception in both 2020 and 2021. If one is possible this year, the winner will be awarded two tickets to Washington, D.C. to attend the official art show opening and a subsequent reception.

Art works entered in the contest may be up to 26 inches by 26 inches by 4 inches, including the frame. The art work may be:

  • paintings, including oil, acrylics, and watercolor
  • drawings, including pastels, colored pencil, pencil, charcoal, ink, and markers
  • collage
  • prints, including lithographs, silkscreen, and block prints
  • mixed media
  • computer generated art
  • photography

All entries must be an original in concept, design and execution.

The submission deadline for the 41st Annual Congressional Art Competition is 5 p.m. Friday, April 29, in the Ottawa District Office, 628 Columbus Street, Suite 507, Ottawa, IL 61350.

Go to https://kinzinger.house.gov/constituent-services/arts-competition.htm for more information on the contest. If you have any additional questions, call Kinzinger’s Ottawa District Office at 815-431-9271.