Congresswoman Erin Houchin Announces Winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Indiana’s 9th District. Dozens of outstanding submissions were received from high school students across the district.

Winners:

• First Place & People’s Choice:“Grapefruit” by Jordan Bailey, Scottsburg High School
• Second Place:“City of the Mind” by Devin Fox, East Central High School
• Third Place:“Frenzied French Horn” by Zoey Parr, East Central High School

“Congratulations to these talented students—and thank you to everyone who submitted artwork,” said Congresswoman Houchin. “I’m proud to see so much creativity and passion from young artists across Indiana’s 9th District.”

As the first-place winner, Jordan Bailey’s artwork “Grapefruit” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year alongside winning entries from congressional districts across the country. Bailey will also receive a trip to Washington, D.C. for a national reception honoring all winners.

The Congressional Art Competition is an annual event sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize and encourage artistic talent in each congressional district.