Winners of 2025 Congressional Art Competition announced

  • Congressman John Moolenaar and Nevada Draper, the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Michigan’s Second District, and her painting, “One Generation Away.”
    Congressman John Moolenaar and Nevada Draper, the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Michigan’s Second District, and her painting, “One Generation Away.”
  • Charlotte Torrez’s painting, “Animals of Michigan.”
    Charlotte Torrez’s painting, “Animals of Michigan.”
  • Moolenaar with Gracie Knudsen and her painting, “Clouds over Lake Michigan.”
    Moolenaar with Gracie Knudsen and her painting, “Clouds over Lake Michigan.”

    WASHINGTON D.C.

    Congressman John Moolenaar announced the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition last week at a reception held at the Green Charter Township Hall. Nevada Draper, a 12th grade homeschooled student from Hesperia, won the competition’s grand prize with her painting, “One Generation Away.” Her artwork will be placed on display at the United States Capitol for the next year wher…