Nearly 500 works of art by high school students from Chester County, Pennsylvania, are on display at the Chester County High School Art Exhibition and PA 6th District Congressional Art Competition, held at the Chester County Art Association in West Chester through April 18, 2026. An awards ceremony took place on April 15, and selected entries are competing in Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan’s Congressional Art Competition, with the grand prize winner’s artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
This exhibition matters because it highlights the role of local arts programming in nurturing young talent and providing a platform for student artists to gain recognition. The inclusion of the Congressional Art Competition connects community-level creativity to national representation, underscoring how art education and civic engagement intersect in supporting emerging artists.