Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) has officially launched his office’s 2025 Congressional Art Competition, inviting high school students from the district to showcase their artistic talents on a national stage.
Each spring, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the nationwide Artistic Discovery Contest to recognize and celebrate the creativity of young artists across the country. The winner of this year’s competition will have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year and featured on the Congressional Art Competition page of House.gov.
"This competition is an excellent opportunity for students to express their creativity and be recognized for their artistic achievements," said Congressman Meuser. "I encourage all young artists in Pennsylvania’s 9th District to participate and showcase their talents."
Submission Guidelines
Artwork submissions must be two-dimensional and meet the following criteria:
- Size: Each framed piece should be no larger than 26 inches high, 26 inches wide, and 4 inches deep. The framed artwork must not exceed the weight limit of 15 pounds.
- Mediums Accepted:
- Paintings: Oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.
- Drawings: Colored pencil, pencil, ink, marker, pastels, charcoal (fixatives recommended for charcoal and pastel pieces).
- Collages: Must be two-dimensional.
- Prints: Lithographs, silkscreen, block prints.
- Mixed Media: A combination of at least two mediums such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc.
- Computer-generated art.
- Photographs.
- Originality: All entries must be original in concept, design, and execution and must not violate U.S. copyright laws. Artwork that copies existing photos, paintings, or graphics from another creator will be disqualified. Students should submit pieces they do not need for other purposes, as the winning entry will remain in Washington, DC, for one year.
Key Dates & Event Information
- Submission Deadline: All artwork must be submitted to one of Congressman Meuser’s district offices by April 18, 2025.
- Participant Reception: A reception for participants will be held on April 24, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Walk In Art Center, located at 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.
Previous Winner Spotlight
The 2024 winner, Kaylee Meeker from the Northwest Area School District, had her painting, Operation Desert Shield, displayed in the U.S. Capitol, where it currently hangs.
Artwork Drop-Off Locations
Students can submit their artwork at the following locations:
- Pottsville: 121 Progress Ave, Suite 110, Losch Plaza, Pottsville, PA 17901
- Lebanon: 400 South 8th St., Municipal Building, Room 101, Lebanon, PA 17042
- Bloomsburg: Market Street Plaza, 1000 Market Street, Suite 39, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
- Williamsport: Executive Plaza, 4th Floor, 330 Pine Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
- Tunkhannock: 511 Mile Road, Tunkhannock, PA 18657
- Hamburg: Hamburg Municipal Center, 2nd Floor, 61 N 3rd St, Hamburg, PA 19526
For further details, students can refer to the Student Release Form and the Additional Rules and Regulations, available online.
Contact Information
For questions regarding the competition, please contact:
- Madison Colaco at (717) 603-1459
- Nicholas Mason at (570) 871-6370
Congressman Meuser encourages all eligible students to participate in this exciting opportunity to have their artwork showcased at the national level.