Dear Neighbor,I would like to take a moment to invite high school students in our community to participate in the 2021 Congressional Art Competition. This competition is open to all high school students who are residents of the 11th Congressional District regardless of where they attend school - public, private, and home-schooled students are invited to participate, and I encourage all who are interested to submit an entry.Every year I look forward to this event as it allows students to showcase their artistic creativity and talent. Students do not need to create artwork specifically for this competition – they can submit any piece from their portfolio.  Paintings, photographs, drawings, sculptures, are just some of the pieces of artwork most commonly submitted. Feel free to think outside the box with your entries!Below, are further details on how to participate. How to enter:To complete this year’s application package click here.For additional rules and regulations click here.Each student can submit a maximum of two pieces.A signature from an art teacher is NOT required.Submissions can be dropped off at either of my two District offices. Please call in advance to schedule this socially distanced exchange; Fairfax: (703) 256-3071 or Prince William: (571) 408-4407.Visit my website for more information on the competition!Entries are due Friday, April 30, 2021.All entries will be displayed at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia. This exhibit will be open to the public and will adhere to the Workhouse Arts Center’s COVID-19 safety protocols. The display will be up from May 5th, 2021 to May 16th, 2021.The winning piece will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol for one year, the second-place entry will be exhibited at the Workhouse Arts Gallery for a year, and with the permission of the artists, additional high-ranking pieces will be displayed in my Capitol Hill and district offices.Individual arrangements will be made for the collection of the Best in Show piece to be transported to DC. Only the winning piece will be required to meet the established framing guidelines.  For application materials and more information, please visit my website. If you have any questions or concerns, or if you need assistance, please do not hesitate to call one of my offices at (703) 256-3071 or (571) 408-4407.