2025 Congressional Art Contest: High School Showdown On Nbc Los Angeles!
Advertisement Space

Recognizing artistic talent in high school students through a national art competition.

to celebrate their achievement.

The National Art Education Association (NAEA) Art Competition The National Art Education Association (NAEA) hosts an annual art competition for high school students. The competition is open to all high school students in the United States and is designed to encourage and recognize artistic talent.

  • Be a high school student in the United States
  • Be enrolled in a high school art class
  • Be at least 14 years old
  • Be no older than 18 years old
  • Have a parent or guardian sign the entry form
  • Competition Categories

    The competition is divided into several categories, including:

  • Drawing and Illustration
  • Painting
  • Printmaking
  • Sculpture
  • Photography
  • Mixed Media
  • Judging Criteria

    The competition is judged based on the following criteria:

  • Creativity and Originality
  • Technical Skill
  • Composition and Design
  • Emotional Impact
  • Winning Pieces

    The winning pieces are displayed in the U.S. Capitol tunnel, where they are seen by thousands of visitors each year.

    The size of the piece is not a determining factor in the submission process.

    Further details on this topic will be provided shortly.