Smith Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winners

May 15, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. –Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for the Third District of Nebraska. "Congratulations to the winners of this year's Congressional Art Competition, and thank you to all students who submitted their work. Your efforts to cultivate your talents will be showcased for a full year. Thank you to Nebraska's art educators who inspire their students to express their imagination." Artwork by the first-pace winner will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol. The runners-up will have their art displayed in Rep. Smith's Washington, D.C., Grand Island, Nebraska City, and Scottsbluff offices. Smith worked with the Nebraska Art Teachers Association to coordinate the competition. First Place: " Set in Stone " by Brooklyn Santifer of Oxford Southern Valley High School Brooklyn's work will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Second Place: " Midwest Migration " by Ella Bokenkamp of Kearney Kearney High School Ella's work will be displayed in Smith's Washington, D.C. office. Third Place: " Unwavering Roots " by Emma Harwood of Kearney Kearney High School Emma's work will be displayed in Smith's Grand Island office. Fourth Place: " The Last Song " by Malynn Boyles of Litchfield Litchfield Public Schools Malynn’s work will be displayed in Smith's Scottsbluff office. Fifth Place: " A Quiet Summer Night " by James Fletcher of Litchfield Litchfield Public Schools James’ work will be displayed in Smith's Nebraska City office. For additional information, please contact Smith's Grand Island office at 308-384-3900, Nebraska City office at 402-874-6050, or his Scottsbluff office at 308-633-6333. Issues : Education