Rep. Barry Moore announces winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition

April 28, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Barry Moore (AL-01) announced the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Alabama’s First Congressional District. Each spring, the Congressional Art Competition highlights the creativity of students nationwide, with winning artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Entries from Alabama’s First District showcased a wide range of talent, imagination, and technical skill, reflecting the depth of young artists in the region. “This competition is one of my favorite traditions in Congress because it shines a light on the incredible talent we have right here at home,” said Rep. Barry Moore. “These students represent the very best of Alabama’s creativity and work ethic. This is a tremendous honor for Anabelle, our overall first place winner, who will have her artwork displayed in our nation’s Capitol, where millions of visitors will have the chance to see her painting over the next year. I also want to congratulate all of our winners and honorees for the many hours they put into their pieces and the dedication they have displayed to their craft.” Overall First Place Winner Anabelle de Hoyos – Enterprise High School, 12th Grade “Oranges & Ivy” (Painting) Category Winners & Honorees Graphite Pencil Best in Category: Myranda Henry – Providence Christian, 9th Grade – “Heart of Stone” Honorable Mention: Arielle Flury – Enterprise High School, 10th Grade – “Bald Eagle” Charcoal Best in Category: Vanessa Andrade – Enterprise High School, 11th Grade – “Teenage Girl’s Hope” Honorable Mention: Mary Austin Townsend – Providence Christian, 10th Grade – “Headed South” Colored Pencil Best in Category: Grady Salter – Providence Christian School, 12th Grade – “A Fisherman’s Paycheck” Honorable Mention: Myranda Henry – Providence Christian, 9th Grade – “Yet They Were Friends” Pastel Best in Category: Philana Rodriguez – Enterprise High School, 11th Grade – “Calamansi Tree” Photography Best in Category: Willow Williams – Red Level School, 10th Grade – “Malicious Red” Honorable Mention: Jade Pierce – Red Level School, 11th Grade – “Self-Reflection” Painting Best in Category: Erma Goebel – Enterprise High School, 11th Grade – “Cultural Ties” Honorable Mentions: Olivia O. Shows – Houston Academy, 10th Grade – “Bourgeois Dinner Party” Season Zou – Enterprise High School, 11th Grade – “Between Creation & Collapse” Isreal Fox – Baker High School, 12th Grade – “Union” Alex Hawley – Providence Christian School, 9th Grade – “Lemon of Life” Laura Faulk – Providence Christian School, 10th Grade – “Flavors of Fun” Delanie Garcia – Providence Christian School, 10th Grade – “Summertime Sweetness” Eliza Jacobs – Providence Christian School, 10th Grade – “Kiwi Be Friends” Penelope Jane Snell – Bayside Academy, 11th Grade – “Specimen” The first-place winning entry will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol alongside artwork from congressional districts across the country. Additional submissions from the district will be displayed in Rep. Moore’s Washington, D.C. office for the coming year. "Oranges & Ivy" by Anabelle de Hoyos, Enterprise High School ###