Congressional art contest underway; deadline approaching

Published 9:25 pm Thursday, April 20, 2023

: U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy stands with Leslie Ginski, a caseworker for the congressman, in his new district office in Manteo. The office is in room number 194 on the first floor of the Dare County Administration Building, located at 954 Marshall C. Collins Drive. Call 252-230-3549 for an appointment with Ginski. Mary Helen Goodloe-Murphy photo

The office of U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy (NC-03) is accepting submissions for this year’s Congressional Art Competition.

All high school students in North Carolina’s Third Congressional District are eligible to enter the district level competition. The overall winner of the district will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit in Washington will also include artwork from other contest winners nationwide.

This year’s theme is JOY! If a student is interested in participating in this year’s competition, the deadline to submit artwork is Saturday, April 22, 2023.

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Each spring, Congress hosts a nationwide high school art competition, which serves as an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation and district.

Visit for more information, go to gregmurphyforms.house.gov/forms/submitartwork/.

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