Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata welcomed the 2026 winner of the Malofie Congressional Art Competition, Eve Filomena Snow, of Tafuna High School, to the U.S. Capitol last week for the opening of her artwork. Eve visited Washington, D.C., took part in the agenda of events, and was accompanied for the occasion by her dad, her mom, and her sister. Her winning painting, "The Beauty from One Generation to the Next," is now displayed at the U.S. Capitol where it can be visited for the next year.

Winning artist Eve Snow and her family in Congresswoman Amata's office in DC

American Samoa's competition was judged in April with 26 enjoyable entries from local students. The winners from congressional districts all over the nation are invited yearly to the Capitol to see their artwork on display, attend a national reception, and other activities.

"Congratulations to Eve for her excellent and lovely artwork," said Congresswoman Amata. "It is a special representation of American Samoa, and our culture, and beautifully depicts our island ways regarding dignified elders and the heritage of our youth."

Eve's artwork is displayed where thousands of Capitol tour groups each year, and often Members of Congress, will walk by the display wall many times over the year ahead.

Congresswoman Amata's office works in partnership with the American Samoa Department of Education and the American Samoa Council of Arts, Culture & Humanities.to hold the competition, select several standouts, and determine one to represent American Samoa in Washington. American Samoa's public and private high schools are invited to send entries for the competition.

"Thank you again to all of the creative students who participated and the excellent art teachers," Amata concluded. "Thank you so much each year to our generous local sponsors for making the art competition available to our students."

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