Congressional Art Competition (CA-04, "An Artistic Discovery")
High schoolers submit an original 2D artwork representing their congressional district; winner's art displays in the U.S. Capitol for a year and wins a DC trip.
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Academy of Art University Pre-College Art & Design Experience (PCADE)
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Palo Alto Art Center Teen Leadership (ACT)
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