2012 Congressional Art Competition
NATA is proud to facilitate the Congressional Art Competition for Nebraska’s 2nd and 3rd Congressional Districts. This is a competition for High School Students.
The winner in each district has the privilege of having their art work on display in the Nation’s Capitol and receives two round trip plane tickets to Washington D.C. to participate in recognition ceremonies there.
Winners will also be recognized at the Nebraska Youth Art Month Celebration at 2:00 P.M. on March 24 at the State Capitol Rotunda.
While there is no charge to enter the Congressional Art Competition (CAC), secondary art specialists who are entering the Scholastic Art Competition may designate artwork to also be entered into the Congressional Art Competition with the proper paperwork.
The CAC entry information was included in the Scholastic mailing. CAC criteria and forms may be found at http://www.house.gov/house/ArtGuidelines.shtml. Forms will be updated on the Congressional website in January however, 2011 forms may be used.
Secondary students may also enter the CAC separately by filling out the paper work and sending digital images and forms to: CAC c/o Deborah Kippley, 1004 N. Beadle St., Papillion, NE 68046 or planartsnetwork@me.com (Please put CAC in the email memo) Please do not send a JPG larger than 6MB.
All entries must be received by February 20 and winners will be contacted by or before March 15. CAC information can be found on the NATA website under the News & Events or Advocacy tabs.
Artwork must be two-dimensional and up to 28" x 28" x 4" including the frame and not more than 15 lbs. Artwork may be in the following Categories: painting, prints, drawings, photographs, collage and computer art.
Entries Due: Through Scholastic (see Scholastic deadlines); Outside of Scholastic: February 20
Notification: March 15
Nebraska Recognition: 2:00 P.M., March 24, Nebraska State Capitol Rotunda
Framed Artwork to Washington DC: May 25