The annual Congressional Art Competition is open and entries are due by April 18, according to a release from U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, R-16th.

High school students in Erie, Crawford, Mercer, Lawrence and Butler counties, and part of Venango County, can submit their artwork to one of Kelly’s district offices in Erie, Sharon or Butler. An awards ceremony for this year's winners will be held later this year.

The artwork for the winning student from each congressional district will be displayed in the Cannon House Office Building Tunnel at the U.S. Capitol complex for 11 months. The annual contest is sponsored by the Congressional Institute to encourage arts and culture among high school students. Contest rules are available on Kelly’s website.