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Rep. Rick Allen Honors Congressional Art Competition Winners
Artwork from Georgia's 12th District students to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol and local offices.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:18pm
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The annual Congressional Art Competition celebrates the creative talents of students across Georgia's 12th District.Augusta TodayU.S. Representative Rick W. Allen recognized the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition during a special reception at his Augusta office. The annual competition challenges students across the nation to create original artwork depicting life in their home district, with the first-place winner's piece displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a year and other finalists' work showcased in Allen's district offices.
Why it matters
The Congressional Art Competition provides a platform for young artists to showcase their talents and celebrate the vibrant creative community within Georgia's 12th District. Displaying the winning artwork in the U.S. Capitol and local offices helps raise awareness of the artistic achievements of these students and the importance of arts education.
The details
This year's competition drew submissions from students across Georgia's 12th District, which were judged by a panel. The first-place winner was Kaiden Oliver from Davidson Fine Arts, whose piece 'Southern Bell' will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol. Other finalists include Arianna Brunk from Columbia Virtual Academy with 'Lady in Red', Taylor Tankersley from Davidson Fine Arts with 'Soul of Augusta', and Nidhi Patel from Lakeside High School with 'The Ocean Is Not Blue', who also won the people's choice award.
- The 2026 Congressional Art Competition was held this spring.
The players
Rep. Rick W. Allen
A U.S. Representative from Georgia's 12th Congressional District who hosted the reception to recognize the winners of the Congressional Art Competition.
Kaiden Oliver
The first-place winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition from Davidson Fine Arts, whose artwork 'Southern Bell' will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a year.
Arianna Brunk
The first runner-up in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition from Columbia Virtual Academy, with her piece 'Lady in Red'.
Taylor Tankersley
The second runner-up in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition from Davidson Fine Arts, with her piece 'Soul of Augusta'.
Nidhi Patel
The third runner-up and people's choice winner in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition from Lakeside High School, with her piece 'The Ocean Is Not Blue'.
What they’re saying
“The Congressional Art Competition provides a wonderful opportunity for young artists in our district to showcase their talents and be recognized for their hard work.”
— Rep. Rick W. Allen, U.S. Representative
What’s next
The first-place winning artwork by Kaiden Oliver will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol building for one year.
The takeaway
The Congressional Art Competition celebrates the vibrant artistic community in Georgia's 12th District, providing students a platform to share their creative visions and have their work displayed in prestigious locations like the U.S. Capitol. This annual event highlights the importance of arts education and nurturing the next generation of artists.
