Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Brett Guthrie (2nd District Kentucky)
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.