DelBene Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced Tina Zhao, a junior from Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bellevue, as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Washington's 1st Congressional District. Tina's acrylic painting, "Leave Me Alone" will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.

"The Congressional Art Competition is a unique opportunity for young artists in our community to showcase their talent," said DelBene. "Tina's painting is an impressive work of realism that evokes feelings of contemplation and vulnerability. I'm incredibly proud of all the students who submitted their artwork to this year's competition."

Since 1982, the Congressional Art Competition has been an opportunity for members of Congress to celebrate the talents of student artists from across the country. Over 650,000 high school students have participated nationwide.

"Leave Me Alone" was selected by a panel of judges from the local WA-01 art community.