This post was created on 03/05/2026.

The Congressional Art Competition is an official nationwide program of the U.S. House of Representatives that provides high school students the opportunity to have their original artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Since its inception in 1982, the competition has recognized thousands of talented young artists from across the country and serves as a meaningful way to highlight arts education and student achievement.

The competition is open to all high school students residing in Florida’s 15th Congressional District. Students may submit one original piece of artwork that meets the official competition guidelines. All submissions must include a completed student release form in order to be eligible.

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Submission Deadline
If you are in Congressman Bilirakis’ district, the deadline is now March 25th.

Sent to Address:
Attn: Thomas Viking
Pasco County Schools
Office for Teaching and Learning
7227 Land O’ Lakes Boulevard
Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638

If you are in Congresswoman Lee’s district, then the deadline is March 31st. 
Artwork Submissions mailed to our district office at the address below:

Congresswoman Laurel Lee
14025 Riveredge Drive
Suite 105
Tampa, FL 33637

Here’s a link to help determine the correct district. Enter your ZIP code, and if you happen to live near the boundary between the two districts, you can enter your full address to narrow it down:

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