AMARILLO, Texas — The Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. All high school students in Texas’ 13th Congressional District are invited to participate. The winning artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year, showcasing the talent and pride of Texas on a national stage.

Students must submit original artwork and a typed entry form to Rep. Jackson’s Amarillo, Wichita Falls, or Denton office between Monday, March 2, 2026 and Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT. Submissions can be mailed or dropped off at the Amarillo or Wichita Falls offices between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Drop-off at the Denton office is by appointment only.

Teachers and Students should carefully review the competition rules and regulations on Rep. Jackson’s website. For any questions, please contact Jennifer Hodges, Art Competition Coordinator, at Jennifer.Hodges@mail.house.gov.

This year’s theme is America 250, celebrating 250 years of American freedom, liberty, and the spirit that built our nation. Artwork must be two-dimensional, original in concept and execution, and must not exceed 26 inches high, 26 inches wide, and 4 inches deep. The winning piece must be framed before being sent to the U.S. Capitol and must continue to meet size and weight guidelines.

Accepted Mediums:

• Paintings: oil, acrylic, watercolor
• Drawings: colored pencil, pencil, ink, marker, pastels, charcoal (charcoal and pastels should 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
• Computer-Generated Art
• Photographs

Each entry must be original in concept, design, and execution and may not violate U.S. copyright laws. Any entry that has been copied from an existing photo or image (including a painting, graphic, or advertisement) that was created by someone other than the student is a violation of the competition rules and will not be accepted. For more information on copyright laws, we recommend you visit the Scholastic website.

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