Rep. Harshbarger Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Diana Harshbarger is excited to announce the details of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. This longstanding competition gives high school students from across the nation the opportunity to display their original art in the halls of Congress.

The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity for high school students in Tennessee's First Congressional District to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. The winning artwork will be included in the exhibit, which will include artwork from all participating congressional districts across the country.

“I’m excited to announce the 2026 Congressional Art Competition is officially open for students across Tennessee’s First District. This annual competition is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the incredible creativity and talent of our young artists, and I’m always inspired by the passion and hard work students put into their submissions. I look forward to celebrating their creativity and displaying the winning piece in the U.S. Capitol.” - Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger

A team of local judges will be evaluating our district's entries. The deadline to register and submit artwork for the competition is Friday, April 3rd, at 3:00 PM. 

Participation guidelines, checklist, and student release form for the competition can be found on Congresswoman Harshbarger's website: https://harshbarger.house.gov/services/art-competition

Interested students must pre-register to participate.