WASHINGTON, D.C. (MPG) – Feb. 19, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) announced that the 2025 Congressional Art Competition is now open to all high school students in the 1st District. This year’s theme is “California Gold”. Competition guidelines and additional information can be found on the Congressman’s website. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 25.

The overall winning artwork will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol along with other contest winners *

“I’m pleased to announce that this year’s Congressional Art Competition is now open, with the theme ‘California Gold.’ This competition gives talented young artists a chance to showcase their work on a national stage and brings a piece of Northern California to the halls of the U.S. Capitol. I look forward to seeing all the incredible submissions,” said Rep. LaMalfa.

Congressman Doug LaMalfa is Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus and a lifelong farmer representing California’s First Congressional District, including Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama and Yuba Counties.