U.S. Representative Mike Kelly has announced the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. The winners were announced during a ceremony held at the Hope Center for Arts & Technology.
This competition runs annually and invites high school students throughout the nation to submit their work. This artwork if chosen goes on to be displayed in the United States Capitol.
Prior to being displayed in the Capitol the art will be showcased in the Cannon House Office Building Tunnel at the U.S. Capitol complex for nearly a year.
The contest is sponsored by the Congressional Institute to encourage and foster arts and culture. Over 50 entries had been submitted, and the winning artwork had been selected by a panel of judges.
In Erie County two students won second and third place for their artwork. Including Avery Marino from Girard High School who received second place for her piece “Eye of Beholder” and Harsha Vardhni Murali Santhakumari from Fairview High School who received third place for her piece “Primary Place”.
Learn more about the competition online here.
