As part of Arts Month in Colfax, the Historic Colfax Downtown Association is proud to announce our local partnership with the 2025 Congressional Art Competition, hosted by Congressman Kevin Kiley, and in collaboration with the Placer County Arts Council and the California Arts Council.
This spring, we are shining a spotlight on our incredibly talented young artists from Colfax High School, giving them an opportunity to be celebrated both locally and nationally.
Our goal as the Historic Colfax Downtown Association has always been clear:
🌟 To highlight the history, culture, and creativity that makes Colfax special.
🌟 To bring more people to our downtown.
🌟 To uplift and celebrate the next generation of local voices—and this event brings all of that together beautifully.
🖼️ The Local Colfax Student Art Showcase
Every student from Colfax High School who submits an original piece of art will be part of our Downtown Student Art Gallery this April.
Each entry will be displayed in the storefront window of a local business, turning downtown Colfax into a public celebration of student creativity. This is a unique chance for our community to see the incredible artistic talents being nurtured right here in our own high school—and to support both our students and our downtown businesses at the same time.
🏆 Local Recognition, National Opportunity
Not only will students get to see their work proudly featured downtown, but they will also be eligible to enter the Congressional Art Competition. This prestigious contest, held each year by the U.S. House of Representatives, gives one student from each Congressional District the honor of having their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for an entire year.
Key Highlights:
- 🖌️ All entries will be included in the Colfax Downtown Art Showcase
- 🏅 A Colfax Showcase Winner will be selected by a panel of local artists and community leaders and awarded a special prize from HCDA
- 🎖️ All entries are encourages to enter the national Congressional Art Competition, giving students a chance to be recognized on the national stage
✨ Important Deadlines
- Colfax Art Showcase Submission Deadline:
📅 April 19, 2025
Submit your art to enter the local contest. - Congressional Competition Submission Deadline:
📅 April 25, 2025
Artwork must be submitted to Congressman Kiley’s Rocklin office.
📍 Congressman Kevin Kiley’s District Office - 6538 Lonetree Blvd, Suite 200 Rocklin, CA 95765
- 🕔 Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- 📅 Deadline to submit artwork: Friday, April 25, 2025 by 5:00 PM
- If students or parents have trouble delivering the artwork in person, they can contact Jack Thompson at 📧 [email protected] for assistance.
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🎨 What Kind of Art Can Be Submitted?
Art must be two-dimensional and original, created by the student (no AI or copied images).
Accepted formats include:
- Paintings (oil, acrylic, watercolor)
- Drawings (pencil, ink, marker, pastels, charcoal)
- Photography
- Computer-generated art
- Mixed media (flat only)
- Prints and lithographs
- Collages (2D only)
🖼️ Size limit: 26″ x 26″ x 4″ (framed), under 15 lbs.
🤝 Bringing Colfax Together
This initiative brings together our schools, students, businesses, and community members in a shared celebration of art and expression. It also gives visitors a new reason to explore our charming downtown while encouraging students to pursue creative goals.
We are thrilled to support Congressman Kiley’s efforts to recognize young talent and to bring the mission of the Historic Colfax Downtown Association to life—revitalizing downtown, fostering community pride, and creating meaningful experiences in the heart of Colfax.
This is more than an art contest—it’s a celebration of who we are and what’s possible when we invest in our youth and our town.