King-Hinds Announces Winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition

Washington, DC - Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds announced Hyunyu Choi, a student at Saipan International School, as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. A panel of local judges selected Choi's work from entries submitted by high school students across the Marianas.

"Congratulations to Ms. Choi for winning this year's Congressional Art Competition," Congresswoman King-Hinds said. "It was exciting to see the range of artwork submitted by our talented young artists. I want to thank all the students who participated, as well as the judges who had the difficult task of selecting this year's winner. I also extend my congratulations to her art teacher, Ms. Victoria Sewell, for her students' work."

Choi's piece, titled "Culture Under the Promise", is an oil painting that depicts the bond between Chamorro and Carolinian generations thriving in political union with the United States.

The winning artwork will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol alongside entries from across the country. Choi will also be invited to attend the Congressional Art Competition National Reception in Washington, D.C.

King-Hinds said she looks forward to seeing the artwork displayed in the Capitol. "I've enjoyed walking the halls and seeing the student artwork on display," she said. "I'm looking forward to seeing Ms. Choi's piece included this year."

Each spring, Members of Congress host the Congressional Art Competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent among high school students in their districts. Students may submit artwork in a variety of media, including oil, charcoal, watercolor, pencil, photography, collage, printmaking, and computer-generated art.