The Office of Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez is pleased to announce the Congressional Art Competition 2026! Every year we choose a theme that is unique and timely to New Mexico and to the United States. This year’s theme is Your Best Art Forward. We look forward to seeing the many visual interpretations of this theme from our young artists!
All questions and entries should be sent to artcompnm03@mail.house.gov
Deadline for submitting entries: Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. via email
Submission: Email an image of the physical artwork to artcompnm03@mail.house.gov along with Student Permission Form
Note: only digital submissions will be accepted to give all students an equal opportunity to participate across our district.
Please read the forms below for details and requirements for artworks and submission:
View the 2026 Rules for Students and Teachers HERE.
Download the 2026 Student Release form HERE.
Answers to frequently asked questions are available HERE.
