U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen is inviting high school-age students who live in or attend school in his Second Congressional District to showcase their artistic talents in the 2019 Congressional Art Competition.

The U.S. House of Representatives holds the nationwide high school visual art competition to encourage and recognize artistic talent in each congressional district.

The winning entry will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol, and the winning artist will receive two free plane tickets to Washington, D.C. for the Congressional Institute’s Art Competition Reception in June.

“I am always encouraged by the creativity of students across Washington’s Second District,” Larsen said.

Since 1982, thousands of students have participated in the Congressional Art Competition.

The competition is open to students in grades nine through 12.

Interested students can find details and a full list of contest rules on Larsen’s website or by calling Larsen’s Everett office at 425-252-3188.

Entry forms must be signed by the student, a parent or guardian and a school faculty member.

Forms and art submissions are due by Friday, April 26 at 4 p.m.

All entries must be original in concept, design and execution.