Babin Announces 2022 Congressional Art Competition for Area High School Students

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) will once again host a Congressional Art Competition in 2022. Students in grades 9-12 wishing to participate must reside (check here) within the 36th Congressional District of Texas.

"America is a unique experiment -- a nation birthed under the ideals of freedom and independence, where all are created equal and possess a divine right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness," said Babin. "A country such as this had never existed. Now, we're the greatest country in the world. For this year's Congressional Art Competition, I'm eager to see an artistic interpretation of what each of our talented students loves most about America."

All entries must follow the theme: "What I Love About America." Artwork must adhere to all rules outlined by the 2022 Rules and Regulations of the Congressional Art Competition set by the U.S. House of Representatives and the Congressional Institute.

Teachers must declare the number of students who intend to participate by submitting the Intent to Participate Form online by 5:00 PM CST on Thursday, March 31, 2022.

Teachers must also email a high-resolution photograph of all participating artwork to tx36artcompetition@gmail.com by 5:00 PM CST on Friday, April 29, 2022. Additionally, teachers must fill out and attach a scanned copy of the Student Information and Release Form.

Participating students, family members, and teachers are invited to an awards reception and presentation at Space Center Houston from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST on Saturday, May 14, 2022. At that time, the winning entry will be announced.

Once chosen, the winning artwork will represent Texas' 36th Congressional District for one year in an exhibit in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. The second and third place entries will be displayed for one year in Congressman Babin's Washington and District offices, respectively.

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