Rep. Pfluger Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced that his office is accepting submissions for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. This competition gives high school students from across Texas-11 the opportunity to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building. 

This year's theme is "Texas to Me," and students will have until April 21st to submit their artwork. Information on the Congressional Art Competition, including how to apply, can be found on the Congressman's website by clicking here. 

“Each year, I am completely blown away by the talent and creativity of so many incredible young artists throughout Texas-11 during the Congressional Art Competition,” Rep. Pfluger said. “I am looking forward to another fantastic year and seeing how each student uniquely illustrates what Texas means to them in their artwork. Texas is the best place to live and raise a family, and I am incredibly blessed to represent the 11th district and facilitate this competition for these inspiring young artists.”

PRIZES

• The winning student’s artwork will be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol for one year.
• The art will be unveiled in a Congressional Reception in Washington, D.C. in late June (date TBD). Winners and one guest are invited to the unveiling.
• Additional prizes may be announced.

RULES

Artwork must be two-dimensional and original in concept, design, and execution. Art must follow the theme of "Texas to Me."

Dimensions of the artwork can be no larger than 26 inches high, 26 inches wide, and 4 inches deep. Accepted mediums for the two-dimensional artwork are as follows:

• Paintings: oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.
• Drawings: colored pencil, pencil, ink, marker, pastels, charcoal (It is recommended that charcoal and pastel drawings be fixed.)
• Collages: must be two dimensional
• Prints: lithographs, silkscreen, block prints
• Mixed Media: use of more than two mediums such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc.
• Computer-generated art
• Photographs

Students are highly encouraged to review the competition’s complete rules and regulations on Congressman Pfluger’s website, or contact Carol Cunningham in Congressman Pfluger's Llano District Office at Carol.Cunningham@mail.house.gov with any questions.