2026 Congressional Art Competition

Registration for the 2026 competition is now closed..

Eligibility

The competition is open to high school students who reside or attend a high school in Florida’s 11th Congressional District. If you are unsure if you live in Florida’s 11^th District, you can look up your congressional district here.

Background

Each spring, a nationwide high school art competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in each Congressional District. Since then, over 650,000 high school students have been involved in the nationwide competition.

Created in 1982, the Congressional Art Competition is a unique opportunity in which the Congressman is able to showcase the artistic talents of high school students within the 11^th District.

The winning entries from each district are prominently displayed in the Cannon Tunnel in Washington, D.C. The Cannon Tunnel connects the Cannon House Office Building with the U.S. Capitol and is traveled on a daily basis by members of Congress and their staff.

For information on the next competition, contact my office at 352-241-9220.

Congratulations to the 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winners!

The winner for the 2026 Art Competition in Florida's 11th District is Aubrey Harry, Junior at Montverde Academy with her piece: Grit & Grace. Her artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol alongside winners from participating districts throughout the country. It can also be viewed on the Congressional Art Competition page.

Congratulations to the our 2nd and 3rd overall winners, whose artwork will be displayed in my Washington, D.C. office and district offices, as well as our county winners.