Smucker Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner

LANCASTER, Pa. - Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) has announced Olivia Lapp, a senior in Eastern Lancaster County School District, as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional District.

"Congratulations to this year's Congressional Art Competition winner and thank you to all the students who submitted their incredible work," said Rep. Smucker. "I am continually impressed by each of the entries that showcase a remarkable range of talent and creativity. The artistic abilities of students throughout PA-11 continue to amaze me, and I'm proud to see their work represented in our nation's capital."

The winning entry, Exhausted Observation by Olivia Lapp of Garden Spot High School, will have the distinction of representing Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional District in the 44th Annual Congressional Art Exhibition. The artwork will be displayed for one year in the Cannon Tunnel of the United States Capitol in Washington. The Cannon Tunnel is the most heavily traveled access point between the office buildings of the House of Representatives and the United States Capitol. Every day, Members of Congress, distinguished visitors, and tens of thousands of tourists walk through the tunnel and admire the award-winning artwork from congressional districts across the nation.

The Congressional Art Competition showcases the remarkable artistic talents of students in each Congressional district and across the nation. Since the Congressional Art Competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.