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Napa - Sunday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Isabella Macias, a sophomore at American Canyon High School, was chosen as California’s Fourth District winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Alivia Tucker from Ripon Online (California Public Online Schools) was named as the Lake County finalist.
“I always look forward to the Congressional Art Competition. It’s a wonderful chance for my colleagues, visitors of the Capitol, and me to admire the incredible talent of high school student-artists from our district and nation,” said Thompson. “Congratulations to Isabella Macias for being selected as this year’s winner representing California’s Fourth District, and congratulations to Alivia Tucker on being named the Lake County finalist in this year’s Congressional Art Competition. Alivia’s artwork stood out for its creativity and skill, and it’s a testament to the incredible talent we have in California’s Fourth District.”
“Every year, I’m amazed by the creativity and skill these students bring to their work, and this year was no different. Thank you to all the young artists who submitted pieces and to their families and teachers for their support and guidance, and to our judges for their thoughtful consideration. I can’t wait to see Isabella's artwork proudly displayed in the United States Capitol.”
The winning piece, "Representation Matters" is composed of acrylic on canvas.
The Lake County finalist piece, "Wither", is composed of Compressed Charcoal Sticks: Drawing.
This year’s Congressional Art Competition judges were:
- Kristina Young, local Napa Artist
- Marc Pandone, Professor at Solano Community College
Each spring, Members of Congress host the Congressional Art Competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent across their districts and our nation. Since the Artistic Discovery Competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.
To enter, students submit entries to their representative’s office and panels of district artists select the winning artwork. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. The winning works are displayed for one year in the halls of the U.S. Capitol.
The complete list of artists recognized includes:
- Alivia Tucker, Lake County 2025 Finalist
- Isabella Macias, Napa County 2025 Finalist and Winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition
- Lynna Xu, Solano County 2025 Finalist
- Analise Bittle, Sonoma County 2025 Finalist
- Amy Shan, Yolo County 2025 Finalist