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Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. This comes after she hosted a showcase and reception at the El Paso Museum of Art in which Zoe Martinez, a student at Bel Air High School was chosen as the winner for her piece “From My Roof, I See Home.”

"Every year I look forward to celebrating the artistry of young people in our community," said Rep. Escobar. "I'm grateful to our partners like the El Paso Museum of Art, the judges, the teachers, the students and their families for their dedication. I look forward to hosting Zoe in Washington and showcasing her artwork in our nation’s capital for all to see." 

Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. This year, Congresswoman Escobar’s office had 126 pieces of art from 22 different high schools for the competition. It also marked the first year in which the art competition had a theme, "The Spirit of El Paso,” encouraging students to capture the essence of El Paso as a vibrant and welcoming community in their artwork.

The top 100 pieces will be displayed at the El Paso Museum of Art between May and August.

Below you’ll find results and notable participants:

2025 Congressional Art Competition Winners

1^st Place: Zoe Martinez, Bel Air Highschool | From My Roof, I See Home

2^nd Place: Roselyn De La Cruz, Eastlake High School | El Cumpleaños

3^rd Place: Brooklyn Renee Rodriguez, Montwood High School | Long Live the City of the Sun 

Other Categories 

Cultura Fronteriza: Brianna Leyva, Hanks High School | Living in Lo Gris

Best Mix Media: Elena Montoya, Eastwood High School | Folk Star

Best Portrait: Marium Zahra, Young Women’s Steam Research & Preparatory Academy | Baba

EPMA Director’s Choice: Nayeli Isabel Contreras, Penn Foster High School Online | Amor Eterno

TX-16 Choice: Maura Rascon, Coronado High School | Tradition

Artwork from the competition’s winners and other categories can be viewed here.