Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) is seeking applications for his annual Rhode Island Second Congressional District High School Art Competition. High school students residing in the Second District are eligible to enter the competition. This year’s winner will receive a trip to Washington, D.C., a scholarship offer, and the honor of having their work hang in the U.S. Capitol for one year beginning in June.

“Rhode Island is well-known for its excellence in the arts, and this reputation is strengthened by the remarkable talent we see from our local student artists,” said Langevin, who has hosted his art competition annually since he took office in 2001. “This competition showcases the creativity and imagination of young artists across my district and underscores the importance of arts education as a part of a well-rounded curriculum. I am excited to see what this year’s participants have in store.”

Students interested in participating in the competition are permitted to submit one piece of art, which can fall into any of the following seven categories: painting, drawing, collage, print, mixed media, computer-generated art and photography.

The entries will be showcased in an awards ceremony on Sunday, May 5 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Warwick Mall. All participating students, their families, teachers and school officials are invited to attend.

Entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2019. Artwork will be accepted Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., at the Congressman’s District Office at 300 Centerville Road, Suite 200 South, Warwick. Students or art teachers with questions can contact Ryan Curtis via e-mail at Ryan.Curtis@mail.house.gov or by phone at 732-9400.