Rep. Sykes Announces Application Process For 2025 Congressional Art Competition
AKRON, OH — Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) launched the application process for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition, a nationwide high school arts competition sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The winning artwork of the district's competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol, alongside winning artwork from all participating districts across the country. The deadline to submit artwork for consideration is March 24, 2025.
“I am excited to once again showcase the incredible talent of high school students in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District,” said Rep. Sykes. “The 2025 Congressional Art Competition is an excellent opportunity for students to showcase their creativity. I encourage every high school student in our district with a passion for art to apply with their submission so we may proudly display their talent in our nation’s capital.”
All high school students in grades 9 through 12 who live in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District are eligible to submit one piece of artwork. Applicants must submit their original piece of artwork. Scanned images of artwork will not be accepted. Along with their artwork, students must include the 2025 Student Submission Form.
This year, Rep. Sykes is partnering with organizations across Ohio’s 13th Congressional District to make the drop off process easier for students. Students can drop off their artwork and submission form to one of the following locations:
- Rep. Sykes’ District Office (121 S. Main St., Suite 107, Akron, Ohio)
- North Canton Public Library (185 N Main St, North Canton, Ohio)
- Massillon Museum (121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, Ohio)
- EN-RICH-MENT (1014 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, Ohio)
- Twinsburg Public Library (10050 Ravenna Rd, Twinsburg, Ohio)
The 2025 Student Submission Form and guidelines can be found at sykes.house.gov/services/student-opportunities/congressional-art-competition. Any questions you may have can be directed to Simara Vines in Congresswoman Sykes’ District Office. She can be reached at 330-400-5350, or at Simara.Vines@mail.house.gov.