Bonamici Invites High School Students to Participate in 2025 Congressional Art Competition

WASHINGTON, DC [4/4/25] – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition.

The competition is open to students in grades 9-12 who live in Oregon’s First Congressional District, which includes large portions of Washington and Multnomah counties and all of Clatsop, Columbia, and Tillamook counties. A panel of local arts leaders will select the winning student artist, whose artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. All students who participate in the competition will be invited to a reception with the Congresswoman where the winner and honorable mention will be announced.

“I host the Congressional Art Competition every year because the student artists I’ve met give me hope for the future,” said Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. “They are thoughtful, talented, and passionate, and it is always exciting to see the incredible art they create for the competition. I encourage all high school artists to participate this year.” 

Students interested in submitting artwork can find more information here. The deadline for art submissions is Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Art may be mailed to the Beaverton office at 12725 SW Millikan Way, STE 220, Beaverton, OR 97005. Participants may also call 503-469-6010 to arrange an appointment to drop off in-person. 

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