Rep. Pfluger Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced that his office is accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. This competition gives high school students from across Texas-11 the opportunity to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building.

This year's theme is "Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary," and students will have until April 13th, 2026, to submit their artwork. Information on the Congressional Art Competition, including how to apply, can be found on the Congressman's website by clicking here.

“Each year, I am completely blown away by the talent and creativity of so many incredible young artists throughout Texas-11 who participate in the Congressional Art Competition,” Rep. Pfluger said. “This year's theme gives them the opportunity to tell America's story through their own creative lens. As we celebrate America's 250th anniversary, I am especially excited to see how students use their art to celebrate our nation's history and express their patriotism. I am incredibly blessed to represent the 11th District and to support these remarkable young artists as they help commemorate this historic moment for our country."

PRIZES

• The winning student’s artwork will be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol for one year.
• The art will be unveiled in a Congressional Reception in Washington, D.C., in late June (date TBD). Winners and one guest are invited to the unveiling.
• Additional prizes may be announced.

RULES

Artwork must be two-dimensional and original in concept, design, and execution. Art must follow the theme of Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary.'

The artwork's dimensions cannot exceed 26 inches high, 26 inches wide, and 4 inches deep. Accepted media for the two-dimensional artwork are as follows:

• Paintings: oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.
• Drawings: colored pencil, pencil, ink, marker, pastel, charcoal (It is recommended that charcoal and pastel drawings be fixed.)
• Collages: must be two-dimensional
• Prints: lithographs, silkscreen, block prints
• Mixed Media: use of more than two mediums such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc.
• Computer-generated art
• Photographs

Students are highly encouraged to review the competition’s complete rules and regulations on Congressman Pfluger’s website, or contact Carol Cunningham in Congressman Pfluger's Llano District Office at Carol.Cunningham@mail.house.gov with any questions.