Steil Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winner: Joshua Utley from Mount Pleasant

Janesville, WI - Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced Joshua Utley as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Wisconsin's First Congressional District.

WINNER: Cow in the Wayby Joshua Utley

Joshua Utley and his graphite piece, Cow in the Way, is the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Joshua is a Junior at the Prairie School in Racine, where he is taught by Ms. Vicki Schmitz.

"Congratulations, Joshua, on winning the 2025 Congressional Art Competition! Each year, I'm impressed by the talent and creativity of students throughout the First Congressional District. Cow in the Wayreflects the talent of Wisconsin's next generation and the impact our art teachers have on students across our state," said Steil. "I look forward to seeing your piece hang in the U.S. Capitol."

NOTE: The Congressional Art Competition is an annual competition open to high school students from across the United States. Each Congressional office selects one winner to display in the tunnel connecting the Cannon House Office Building to the U.S. Capitol traveled daily by members of Congress, staff, and visitors to Washington, D.C.