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Guthrie Announces Winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition

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This press release from Representative Brett Guthrie (R-KY) was published on 2026-04-14 and titled "Guthrie Announces Winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition". It focuses on taxes and touches on trade policy, education.

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Guthrie Announces Winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition

Bowling Green, KY – Last night, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) hosted the awards ceremony for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition on the campus of Barren County High School. “Every year, I look forward to seeing the creativity of our young people expressed in the submissions for the Congressional Art Competition – this year was no different,” said Congressman Brett Guthrie. “It was an honor to visit with these extraordinarily talented students, their families, teachers, and friends to celebrate their incredible accomplishments. I know that all of these artists have bright futures ahead, and I look forward to seeing our winning submissions proudly displayed on the walls of the U.S. Capitol and my offices. Great work!” 2026 Congressional Art Competition Reception and Awards Ceremony The Congressional Art Competition allows high school students in Kentucky’s Second Congressional District to compete for the chance to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. This week’s reception gave artists from across the district the opportunity to showcase their artwork for their peers, family members, and judges. The competition is judged by art professionals and professors from colleges and universities in the district. The "Overall First Place" winning artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. The second and third place submissions, in addition to the "Facebook Favorite", will be displayed in Congressman Guthrie's various Congressional offices. All submitted artwork for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition can be found here. Pictures from yesterday’s reception can be found here. 1st Place Overall: Tristan Sweeney - Midnight Masquerade 2nd Place Overall: Blake Newton – The Space Between 3rd Place Overall: Ashley Banet – Aspire to be a Vulture Facebook Favorite: Danika Brown – Christmas Truce Overall Honorable Mentions: 1. Shelby Hollis – The Bird 2. Samantha Gex – The Modern Knight 3. Willow Romans – Wrapped Up County Winners: Butler County: 1. Mae Givens – Portrait Unveiling 2. Samuel Morris – Jelly Fish 3. Willow Romans – Wrapped Up Hardin County: 1. Emma Ryker – My Favorite World Hart County: 1. Ashley Banet – Tardigrade Hare 2. Jaxon Minor – The Printing Mantis 3. Carly Chenoweth – Change of Plans Marion County: 1. Blake Newton – The Space Between Meade County: 1. Samantha Gex – The Modern Knight 2. Danika Brown – The Christmas Truce Muhlenberg County: 1. Kyleigh Daugherty – Still Life of Glasses and Fruit 2. Damien Berkley – Aphrodite 3. Leila Carter – My Old Kentucky Mason Jar Nelson County: 1. Ava Alford – Red Cross Nurses Warren County: 1. Tristan Sweeney – The Raven 2. Addyson Spencer – Draped in Eternal Stillness 3. Liam McDonald – Harris Hawk

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Guthrie Announces Winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition Bowling Green, KY – Last night, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) hosted the awards ceremony for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition on the campus of Barren County High School. “Every year, I look forward to seeing the creativity of our young people expressed in the submissions for the Congressional Art Competition – this year was no different,” said Congressman Brett Guthrie. “It was an honor to visit with these extraordinarily talented students, their families, teachers, and friends to celebrate their incredible accomplishments. I know that all of these artists have bright futures ahead, and I look forward to seeing our winning submissions proudly displayed on the walls of the U.S. Capitol and my offices. Great work!” 2026 Congressional Art Competition Reception and Awards Ceremony The Congressional Art Competition allows high school students in Kentucky’s Second Congressional District to compete for the chance to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. This week’s reception gave artists from across the district the opportunity to showcase their artwork for their peers, family members, and judges. The competition is judged by art professionals and professors from colleges and universities in the district. The "Overall First Place" winning artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. The second and third place submissions, in addition to the "Facebook Favorite", will be displayed in Congressman Guthrie's various Congressional offices. All submitted artwork for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition can be found here. Pictures from yesterday’s reception can be found here. 1st Place Overall: Tristan Sweeney - Midnight Masquerade 2nd Place Overall: Blake Newton – The Space Between 3rd Place Overall: Ashley Banet – Aspire to be a Vulture Facebook Favorite: Danika Brown – Christmas Truce Overall Honorable Mentions: 1. Shelby Hollis – The Bird 2. Samantha Gex – The Modern Knight 3. Willow Romans – Wrapped Up County Winners: Butler County: 1. Mae Givens – Portrait Unveiling 2. Samuel Morris – Jelly Fish 3. Willow Romans – Wrapped Up Hardin County: 1. Emma Ryker – My Favorite World Hart County: 1. Ashley Banet – Tardigrade Hare 2. Jaxon Minor – The Printing Mantis 3. Carly Chenoweth – Change of Plans Marion County: 1. Blake Newton – The Space Between Meade County: 1. Samantha Gex – The Modern Knight 2. Danika Brown – The Christmas Truce Muhlenberg County: 1. Kyleigh Daugherty – Still Life of Glasses and Fruit 2. Damien Berkley – Aphrodite 3. Leila Carter – My Old Kentucky Mason Jar Nelson County: 1. Ava Alford – Red Cross Nurses Warren County: 1. Tristan Sweeney – The Raven 2. Addyson Spencer – Draped in Eternal Stillness 3. Liam McDonald – Harris Hawk