Congressman Bishop Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winners

ALBANY, Ga. - On Saturday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (GA-02) hosted a reception to honor the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition from Georgia's 2nd Congressional District. The event was hosted at the Albany Museum of Art. The first-place winner's art will be displayed in the underground walkway between the Cannon House Office Building and the U.S. Capitol. This walkway is commonly used by thousands of Americans, spotlighting artists and their talents to a wider audience.

"I am happy that this competition brought together so many young artists. Their work adds to the rich fabric of our community, and I am grateful for our schools, art faculties, community art organizations, museums, parents, and others who all play a crucial role in nurturing their talent and success," said Congressman Bishop.

This year's 1st place winner is Queasia Arnold, a 12th grade student at Westover High School in Albany, Georgia, whose work is titled, "Chin Up."

This year's 2nd place winner, Brianna Edward, is an 11th grade student at Thomasville High School in Thomasville, Georgia, whose work is titled "Moving Forward."

The 3rd place winner is Makayla Bailey, an 11th grade student at Monroe High School in Albany, Georgia, whose work is titled "Rooted in Remembrance."

An Honorable Mention award goes to Jemiah Hall from Dougherty Comprehensive High School, Albany, Georgia, whose artwork is titled, "Soul of the Orchid."

The annual competition, sponsored by the Congressional Institute, began in 1982. Nearly every U.S. House of Representatives office participates in the annual competition which is open to high school students from across the country.

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PHOTO CAPTIONS: Congressman Bishop with the 2026 competition winners and honorable mention awardees along with their teachers, parents, and Albany Museum of Art Executive Director, Andrew Wulf