Each spring, a nationwide high school art competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives Congressional Arts Caucus. The contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in each Congressional District. The contest is open to all high school students (grades 9-12). The winning entry selected to represent the Second Congressional District of Kentucky will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol as part of an exhibition comprised of artwork from across the country. The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents. Since then, more than 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nationwide competition.
Please see the art competition flyer for more information.
2026 Congressional Art Competition Dates and Information:
Wednesday, April 1, 2026: Deadline for artwork to be submitted
April 6-10, 2026: Facebook Competition (voting closes at 6pm eastern, 5pm central)
Later Date to be Announced: Announcement of winners and District art competition reception
Please click links below for more information and release form:
Art Competition Flyer 2026
Art Competition Rules and Regulations 2026
Art Competition Release Form 2026
Where to send your artwork and application:
Congressman Brett Guthrie
Attention: 2026 Art Competition
996 Wilkinson Trace, Suite B2
Bowling Green, KY 42103
You may turn in your artwork to Congressman Guthrie in one of three ways:
- Ship to Congressman Guthrie’s District office at the address listed above.
- Drop artwork off at the District office listed above.
- Contact the District office at 270-842-9896 and arrangements will be made for a member of Congressman Guthrie’s staff to pick up your artwork at your school.
If you need further information or have any questions, please contact my Bowling Green District Office at 270-842-9896.
Keep scrolling down to see Congressman Guthrie’s 2025 winners from Kentucky's Second Congressional District.
1st Place Overall:
Liliana Garcia – "Dry Road"
2nd Place Overall:
Ava Alford – “Sea to Shining Sea”
3rd Place Overall:
Heloisa Almeida – “Onca Pintada”
“Facebook Favorite” winner
Overall Honorable Mentions:
Heloisa Almeida – “Run for the Roses”
Braden Bratcher – “Alone”
Serenyty Johnson – “Artist Inspiration Project”
2025 County Winners:
Bullitt County:
1. Hannah Sharrill – “Born in Ancient Giza”
2. Tatum Barrow – “Reach for the Stars”
Butler County:
1. Heloisa Almeida – “Onca Pintada”
2. Heloisa Almeida – “Run for the Roses”
3. Braden Bratcher – “Alone”
Hardin County:
1. Liliana Garcia – “Dry Road”
2. Greta Warren – “Emerald Tree Boa”
3. Emily Armstrong – “World Wide Pollution”
Hart County:
1. Braydon Thompson – “Aged to Perfection”
2. Braydon Thompson – “Modern Dragon”
3. Katie Matthews – “The Liderung”
Nelson County:
1. Ava Alford – “Sea to Shining Sea”
2. Ava Alford – “Dreaming of Travel”
3. Zoey Kirchner – “The Warmth of Your Grasp”
Warren County:
1. Liam McDonald – “Chevelle”
2. Bella Dillinger – “AI: Alternate Identity”
3. Shantel Isomura – “Our Lady’s Welcome”
