It is time again for the annual Congressional High School Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery, an art competition sponsored by members of the United States House of Representatives. 

This competition provides an opportunity to encourage and recognize the imagination and spirit of talented young artists throughout the nation. 

Each spring, I host an art competition for students of Alabama’s First District.  Students submit their original artwork, and their entries are evaluated “blind,” meaning no contestant information is provided in advance to the judge.

The First District winner’s artwork, along with other winning entries from the 50 states, is displayed for one year in the United States Capitol building.

Each year so many talented young artists from across south Alabama enter great work, and I know this year will be no exception!