Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated. This is a prestigious competition. The winning artwork will represent the 8th Congressional District of Ohio in Washington, D.C., by being displayed in the U.S. Capitol as part of a year-long exhibit. The winning artist receives a free round-trip airfare for the national winners’ reception in Washington, D.C. Other winners’ pieces will be showcased at Warren Davidson’s Washington, DC, and district offices for the next year.

This year, the students from schools throughout District 8 submitted works for the competition and 50 works were selected through a constituent vote for exhibition and awards selection. Congratulations to this year’s OHHS Art and Design students who reside in District 8 who submitted work and were selected for this year’s exhibition and competition!

Jordan Tinsley
Annie Riley

Join us for the opening reception and awards ceremony on Saturday, May 10th, from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Springfield Township ArtsConnect – The Grove Event Center (9158 Winton Rd., Building B, Cincinnati, OH 45231). Stay tuned for the announcement of winning entries.