The winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition, recognizing outstanding student artists from across Pennsylvania’s Eighth Congressional District, were recently announced.
U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-8, Dallas Twp., left, and his wife, Chelsea, stand with second-place winner Destiny Kile of Wilkes-Barre Area High School. SUBMITTED
U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-8, Dallas Twp., left, and his wife, Chelsea, stand with first-place winner Arimeya Janov of Wilkes-Barre Area High School. SUBMITTED
“The Congressional Art Competition is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the creativity and talent of students right here in Northeastern Pennsylvania,” said U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan Jr., R-8, Dallas Twp. “I’m continuously impressed by the submissions we receive, and I’m proud to recognize all of this year’s participants for their hard work and creativity.”
The winners are:
First Place: Arimeya Janov, Wilkes-Barre Area High School, “The Taste of Autumn”
Second Place: Destiny Kile, Wilkes-Barre Area High School, “The Investigators”
Third Place: Jancy Arce Colon, Hazleton Area Arts and Humanities Academy, “Innocence”
The annual competition showcases the creativity and talent of high school students throughout the region, with submissions including paintings, drawings, photography, and mixed media. Each year, one winning piece is selected to be displayed for one year in the United States Capitol.
This year’s winners were selected from a strong pool of entries representing high schools across the district. The first-place winner will have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year, alongside winning pieces from congressional districts across the country.
In addition to having their work displayed in Washington, D.C., the winning student will also be invited to participate in a national recognition ceremony honoring student artists from across the United States. Select submissions may also be displayed in Bresnahan’s district office.