Art competition submissions due April 19

High school students are invited to submit artwork for the 2021 Fifth Congressional District Art Competition.

“Each year, the Congressional Art Competition is one of my favorite ways to connect with our local students and showcase their incredible artwork to our district and our nation. The grand prize winner will have their artwork displayed in the United States Capitol for one year, an example of our local talent to the nation,” U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson said in a statement. “Particularly in this virtual environment, I am looking forward to the excitement of this competition and encourage all our local young artists to participate.”

Emma Chen, from Maria Carrillo High School in Santa Rosa, was Sonoma County’s finalist in 2020.

The competition is open to all high school students in Thompson’s district. Artwork must be submitted via a high-resolution photograph by Monday, April 19. Send the photo via email to Ca05Art@mail.house.gov. Submissions must include a completed information and release form. The form, rules and guidelines are available at Thompson’s website.

Contact Anne at anne.ernst@sonomanews.com.