Congressman Paul A. Gosar has invited high school students from Arizona’s Ninth Congressional District to participate in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. The competition is open to students in grades 8 through 12, including those who are homeschooled or enrolled in online and alternative programs. Submissions will be accepted until Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
“I’m excited to kick off the 2026 Congressional Art Competition and invite creative high school students from Arizona’s 9th Congressional District—grades 8 through 12, including homeschool, online, and alternative programs—to show off their artistic talents. My office is now accepting submissions through Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Each spring, the Congressional Institute hosts this nationwide visual art competition to celebrate and inspire young artists across the country. Since it began in 1982, more than 650,000 students have participated.
The winning artwork from our district will be proudly displayed for an entire year in the United States Capitol—a truly unique honor. This competition is a fantastic opportunity to highlight the creativity, passion, and talent of Arizona’s next generation of artists, and I encourage every student with a love for art to participate,” said Congressman Gosar.
Paul Gosar has represented Arizona’s Ninth District in Congress since replacing Ann Kirkpatrick in 2011. He won his most recent election against Quacy Smith in 2024 with over sixty-five percent of the vote and previously defeated Richard Grayson in the 2022 general election by a wide margin. Gosar was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming in 1958 and currently resides in Bullhead City. He graduated from Creighton University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1981.
