With one week to go, Rep. Kelly reminds educators to participate in the 2023 Congressional Art Competition

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) is reminding educators across Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District to participate in the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. 

The competition is open to high school students in Erie, Crawford, Mercer, Lawrence, and Butler counties, plus a portion of Venango County. You can find the map of the 16th Congressional District here.

"The Congressional Art Competition is a great opportunity for students to showcase their talents and have their work displayed in the halls of the U.S. Capitol," Kelly said. "We have so many wonderful and talented students across our Congressional district. I look forward to seeing all of the submissions. I encourage everyone who is interested to participate!"

Artwork must be submitted to one of Representative Kelly's district offices in Erie, Sharon, and Butler no later than April 21, 2023.

BACKGROUND

The Congressional Art Competition is an annual bipartisan tradition where high school students from across the nation compete to display their artwork in the United States Capitol. The 2023 competition is underway, and Representative Kelly invites Western Pennsylvanians with a talent for painting, drawing, and other forms of art to showcase their skills. 

Educators and parents can find more information, including the art submission checklist, at https://kelly.house.gov/services/art-competition