Congressman Taylor names winner of Congressional Art Competition
PORTSMOUTH – Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) named Lilyana Ansel’s ‘The Quiet One’ as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Taylor held a reception and art show for participants of the Congressional Art Competition and their families at Shawnee State University in Portsmouth on May 2, 2025.
Open to all high schoolers, the Congressional Art Competition showcases the artistic talent of high schoolers across the Nation. As the winner in Ohio’s Second Congressional District, Lilyana, a Junior at River Valley High School in Gallia County, will visit Washington, D.C., to meet with Congressman Taylor and see her artwork displayed in the United States Capitol.
“Out of 24 incredible pieces that were submitted to my office, Lilyana’s 'The Quiet One' stood out for its uniqueness and style, and I’m pleased to name her as the winner of this year’s competition,” said Congressman Taylor. “Speaking with the talented high schoolers who participated in this competition was a joy, and it reaffirmed that southern Ohio is home to so many outstanding young artists.”
The winning artwork can be viewed here: https://taylor.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/taylor.house.gov/files/evo-…
Below are the winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition:
First Place: Lilyana Ansel
School: Junior, River Valley High School
Title: ‘The Quiet One’
Medium: Paint.
Second Place: Keegan Potts
School: Senior, Unioto High School
Title: ‘The Gleaners’
Medium: Oil on canvas.
Third Place: Makayla Woolard
School: Senior, River Valley High School
Title: ‘Dawg’
Medium: Collage.
Fourth Place: Magnolia Holbert
School: Junior, Unioto High School
Title: ‘Girl with a Blurred Earring’
Medium: Acrylic.
Congressman David Taylor represents Ohio’s Second Congressional District, which includes Clermont, Clinton, Pike, Adams, Brown, Highland, Ross, Scioto, Pickaway, Hocking, Vinton, Jackson, Lawrence, Gallia, and Meigs counties, as well as part of Fayette County. Taylor serves on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Agriculture Committee. Prior to serving in Congress, Taylor worked as an assistant prosecutor for Clermont County before joining his family’s concrete business, where he ultimately served as President. Please visit taylor.house.gov for more information.