Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart Announces Winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition

MIAMI, FL - Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) has announced Bryan Santizo, a sophomore from Hialeah, Florida's iMater Charter Middle and High School, as the winner of this year's 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Florida's 26th Congressional District.

Bryan's artwork, titled "Horse," was selected from among 139 entries submitted by students from 21 participating schools. His piece will be displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Student: Bryant Santizo, 10^th Grade, iMater Charter Middle and High School

Art Teacher: Jen Medina

Medium: Acrylic paint on canvas

Description: "Horse"

Additionally, honorable mentions were awarded to the following three students, whose artworks will be displayed in our offices in Washington, D.C., Miami, and Naples:

• Sara Rodriguez, 12th grade, Academy for Innovative Education Charter School (Miami Springs), "Before the World Grew Bigger" - Medium: Acrylic paint
• Neeley Camejo, 11th grade, Hialeah Gardens Senior High School (Hialeah Gardens) "The Vision of Two Worlds" - Medium: Alcohol markers, Prismacolor pencils, acrylic markers and paint, pens, watercolors, and chalk
• Chapin Lee, 10th grade, Lely High School (Naples) "Cannon EOS R1" - Medium: Watercolor

Background

Each spring, a nationwide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, including in Florida's 26th Congressional District.

For more information about the Congressional Art Competition, please visit: https://mariodiazbalart.house.gov/youth-and-kids/art-competition

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