Congressional Art Competition

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Womack Announces Winner of 2024 Congressional Art Competition

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Van Buren, AR—April 24, 2024…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today announced Dylan Gray, a senior at Haas Hall Academy, as the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for the Third District. Dylan’s artwork, entitled “Jessica,” will now be sent to Washington, D.C. and displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.

Congressman Womack said, “The closer you look, the more interesting I find Dylan’s piece. I’m impressed by his technical skills and how well the mixed media application was accomplished. I congratulate Dylan on the great achievement of winning the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. Soon his work will hang in the halls leading to the People’s House to be admired by members and thousands of visitors to the nation’s capital. As always, I’m proud of the impressive participation from the Third District, which showcases the talent and creativity of the young people of our special community.”

1st Place Dylan Gray, Haas Hall Academy, “Jessica”, with Congressman Womack

This year’s competition featured 58 pieces of art from several different high schools throughout Arkansas’s Third Congressional District. Entries were reviewed by a panel of local judges, including Victor Gomez (Curatorial Associate, Contemporary Art, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art), Mayor Joe Hurst (City of Van Buren), and Ken Francis (Siloam Springs High School retired art teacher of 23 years).

“Top 5” Finalists:

  • 1st Place: Dylan Gray, Haas Hall Academy, “Jessica”

  • 2nd Place: Hannah Evans, Arkansas Arts Academy, “Girl with Red Hair”

  • 3rd Place: Vivien Scholl, Haas Hall Academy, “Skyfall”

  • 4th Place: Annika Timboe, Siloam Springs High School, “Annika Timboe”

  • 5th Place: Ayree Maner, Greenwood High School, “A Father’s Love”

Submissions were also considered for the Patriot Award, which honors a piece that celebrates and artfully represents American ideals. This recognition was presented to Leah Drummonds, a junior at Rogers High School, for her “Long Blue Line” artwork. This year’s winner of the People’s Choice Award, which was decided by the public via online vote, went to Anna Hagan, a senior at Har-Ber High School, for “Solstice.”

This is the 14th year Womack has hosted the Congressional Art Competition in the Third District. This nationwide contest is held annually to recognize and encourage artistic talent across the United States and in each congressional district.

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Representative French Hill announces winner of 2024 Congressional Art Competition and Fan Favorite Award recipient

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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”