Oklahoma’s congressional art winners have their creations displayed at capitol

Congressional High School Art Competition sees its 44th year in highlighting young artistic talent. Five artists from Oklahoma have their work on display at the U.S. Capitol.

Wednesday, June 11th 2025, 9:23 pm

By: Alex Cameron

WASHINGTON, D.C. -

The annual Congressional High School Art Competition, sponsored by the Congressional Institute, celebrates the artistic achievements of the nation’s high school students.

Each member of Congress may choose to host the program in their individual districts. Most offices ask a panel of local artists, such as artists-in-residence, art residence, art teachers, and gallery owners, to act as judges. The winning artwork hangs in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol for one year.

The tunnel is the most highly traveled access point between the House Office Buildings and the Capitol. Every day, members of Congress, distinguished visitors, and tens of thousands of tourists —from the United States and abroad — walk through the tunnel and admire the artwork.

This is the 44th year for the competition.

A ceremony recognizing all the winners was held on Wednesday at the Capitol.

Here are the winning entries from Oklahoma’s five congressional districts:

Alex Cameron

Alex Cameron is Griffin Media’s Washington Bureau Chief, reporting from our nation’s capital on issues that impact Oklahomans. An award-winning journalist, Alex first joined the News 9 team in 1995, and his reporting has taken him around the world, covering stories in Bosnia, Colorado, Washington, D.C., Seattle, New York and Ukraine. 