WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today announced the winner of the Second Congressional District’s 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The office received over 130 entries from students across central Arkansas for this year’s competition.

The winner of this year’s competition is Ayalgunn Enkhmandakh with “Clock of Life.” Ayalgunn is a student at Little Rock Central High School. The winner of this year’s Fan Favorite Award is Jill Jordan with “Pastel Sunset.” Jill is a student at Little Rock Christian Academy.

“I am proud to announce Ayalgunn as the winner of this year’s Congressional Art Competition. This year was one of our most competitive years yet with over 130 submissions. Each year, I am impressed by the outstanding work of our young, gifted artists – I thank those throughout our community, including our local art teachers, who empower our students to display their creativity.

"I look forward to seeing Ayalgunn’s artwork on display in the United States Capitol for Members of Congress, their staff, and visitors to experience for the next year – as well as Jill’s piece, which will be on display in my Little Rock office. I am proud of the impressive work our central Arkansan artists have produced and am proud to highlight their work for the next year.”

Further Background:

Each year, high school students from central Arkansas compete to have their art showcased in the U.S. Capitol. The winner will have the opportunity to come to Washington, D.C. to attend a reception for all the Congressional Art Competition winners from across the country. 2024 awards as follows:

First place: Ayalgunn Enkhmandakh, Little Rock Central High School – “Clock of Life”
Second place: Bayley Myers, Pangburn High School – “Bob”
Third place: Lakeyn Billing, Morrilton High School – “Capybaras”
Honorable mention: Jordyn Eichler, Mount St. Mary – “Predator”
“Fan Favorite”: Jill Jordan, Little Rock Christian Academy – “Pastel Sunset”