Student artists invited to submit artwork to hang in U.S. Capitol, Speaker Johnson’s office

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – High schoolers who reside in Louisiana’s Fourth Congressional District are invited to show “The Spirit of Louisiana” in an upcoming art competition.

U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is encouraging Louisiana students passionate about art, photography, or design to submit works that will be displayed in our nation’s capital.

The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide visual art content for high school students. A panel of judges will choose one student winner from each congressional district, and the selected works will be displayed inside the U.S. Capitol Building.

The winning artist will be recognized at an award ceremony in Washington, D.C., during the summer. Second and third-place selections will be displayed in Speaker Johnson’s congressional offices. All winners will be honored at an award reception in Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District office.

Students must reside in Louisiana’s Fourth Congressional District to qualify. They must submit works that align with this year’s theme, “The Spirit of Louisiana,” celebrating the state’s history, heritage, and people.

The deadline is April 17, 2025. Click the link to read the Congressional Art Competition Rules or complete the student artwork submission form. For more information, visit Speaker Johnson’s website or contact the Bossier City Office at 318-840-0309.