Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) has announced the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for students of the seventh congressional district of Alabama.
Students of public and private schools, as well as homeschooled students, from the seventh district are invited to submit their works.
The theme for this year's competition is “Alabama Story Makers: The Historic People and Places of the Cotton State.”
The winner will receive a free round-trip airfare for two to Washington D.C. where a reception will be held for the winners from other congressional districts.
Submitted works may be up to 26” high X 26” wide and X 4” deep and may be submitted to their local school superintendent’s office or call 334-262-1919 for pick up.
A Student Information and Release Form must be filled out to enter.
The winners of the 2023 competition were:
- 1st Place - "A Glimpse Into The Future" by Perri Payne, 11th grader at Paul W. Bryant High School in Tuscaloosa
- 2nd Place - “Southern Roots” by Onda McKnight, 8th grader at the Capitol School in Tuscaloosa
- 3rd Place - “Serenity” by Isabella Dennison, 11th grader at Booker T. Washington Magnet High School in Montgomery
- Honorable Mention - “The City Through My Eyes” by Laila Gray, 11th grader at Hillcrest High School in Tuscaloosa
The deadline to submit artwork is April 26.
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