Email from Rep. Hudson FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 17th, 2026 Contact: James Laverty PRESS RELEASE: Hudson Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Southern Pines, NC – Today, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) announced that his Southern Pines and Fayetteville offices are accepting submissions from North Carolina’s Ninth District for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. “The Congressional Art Competition is a wonderful opportunity for our District’s high school students to showcase their artistic ability, and I look forward to seeing this year’s submissions,” said Rep. Hudson. The 2026 theme, “America 250,” invites students to honor our country’s founding principles and the spirit of liberty that has shaped generations. The 2026 Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students from North Carolina’s 9th District. The overall winner of the District's competition will have their artwork framed and displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. In addition, the second and third place winners will have their artwork displayed in Rep. Hudson's offices. Art entered in the contest must be original in concept, design and execution and may not violate U.S. copyright laws. Work cannot be copied from an existing photo or image that was created by someone other than the student. Work must be in its original medium and cannot be a scanned reproduction of a painting or drawing. AI-generated art will not be accepted. Art does not need to be framed upon submission. Our office will frame the winning piece before it is sent to Washington, D.C. Artwork that is potentially inappropriate for display in the Capitol will not be considered. This determination will be made by a panel. Additional guidelines can be found by visiting: [link removed]. Artwork must be submitted to Rep. Hudson's Southern Pines or Fayetteville District Offices by 12pm on Friday, April 24, 2026 with a completed 2026 Student Release Form. To request more information about the annual Congressional Art Competition, contact Rep. Hudson’s Southern Pines District Office at (910) 910-1924. OFFICE LOCATIONS: Washington, DC Office 2112 Rayburn House Office Building | Washington, DC 20515 Phone: 202-225-3715 | Fax: (202) 225-4036 | Hours: M-F 8:30am-6:00pm Southern Pines Office 340 Commerce Ave, Suite 16 Southern Pines, NC 28387 Phone: (910) 910-1924 Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm Fayetteville Office 225 Green Street, Suite 202 Fayetteville, NC 28301 Phone: (910) 997-2070 Fax: (910) 817-7202 Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm Stay Connected: Rep. Hudson | 2112 Rayburn HOB | Washington, DC 20515 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice