Art Competition

My office is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition! 

Meeting talented student artists and their families from across the district is something I look forward to each spring. I encourage all students in grades 9-12 who reside in or attend high school in Connecticut’s Fourth Congressional District to submit a piece of artwork to the 2026 Congressional Art Competition.

How to Enter the 2026 Congressional Art Competition

• Review the 2026 Rules for Students and Teachers.
• Submit the Student Release Form, a photo of your submission, and any other required materials to Shindler.auguste@mail.house.gov by 3 pm on Friday, April 24, 2026.

Entries will be judged by a panel of local artists and representatives of arts organizations in Southwestern Connecticut. Additionally, I will hold a reception to honor this year’s participants and announce the winning entries. The winning entry from our district will be displayed for one year at the United States Capitol alongside artwork from every congressional district across the country.

You can find more information on the competition, including the rules and examples of past entries, here.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Shindler Auguste in my Bridgeport office at (203) 333-6600 or via email at Shindler.Auguste@mail.house.gov. I look forward to seeing your work.