Education 3 July 2026

Congressman Taylor welcomes 2026 Congressional Art Competition winner to Washington, D.C.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) recently welcomed Emma Spriggs, the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Ohio’s Second Congressional District, to Washington, D.C.

A senior at Northwest High School in Scioto County, Emma was selected for her piece, “Simple Joys,” which depicts a child enjoying an ice cream sundae and is rendered in colored pencil.

“The creativity displayed by students in this year’s Congressional Art Competition is nothing short of remarkable, and Emma’s piece represents the outstanding talent present right here in southern Ohio,” said Congressman Taylor. “I’m pleased to see her represent Ohio’s Second Congressional District this year as a budding young artist, and look forward to seeing where her talent takes her in the years ahead.” 

“Simple Joys” will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year, alongside winning pieces from other congressional districts across the country. “Simple Joys” is available to view digitally here: https://taylor.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/taylor.house.gov/files/evo-…

Established in 1982, the annual Congressional Art Competition highlights the artistic talent of high school artists from around the nation.

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