Congressman DeSaulnier Announces 2022 Congressional Art Competition  

Walnut Creek, CA – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) announced that he is hosting the 2022 Congressional Art Competition. High school artists living in California's 11th Congressional District may begin virtually submitting original artwork to Congressman DeSaulnier's office from now until Friday, April 22, 2022. The winning piece will be selected by a panel of local judges and announced at an event in Contra Costa County following the submission deadline.

"Every year, I am impressed by the artistic ability of students across Contra Costa County," said Congressman DeSaulnier. "I look forward to once again hosting this competition and having the opportunity to see their creativity and skill on full display."

This event is open to all high school students in California's 11th Congressional District, and the winning piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol. The winner will be invited to Washington, D.C. to attend a national reception honoring winners from around the country. All submissions must be emailed to ryan-thomas.brown@mail.house.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2022.

Complete contest guidelines and submission forms are available on Congressman DeSaulnier's website at: /services/art-competition. For more information or help submitting artwork, please call (925) 933-2660.