A number of local students received awards from Rep. Sam Liccardo (District 16) for artwork they submitted to the 2026 Congressional Art Competition.
This year’s theme, “What does the United States of America’s 250th anniversary mean to you?” brought in more than 30 student submissions. The art pieces were then evaluated by a panel of professional artists.
The first-place winner was Serena Yip, Saratoga High School and California School of Art and Design student. She will be honored in Washington, D.C. at a national ceremony and her artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol. Los Altos High School students Isabel Lee and Ariel Shverdin came in second and third place, respectively. Maria Selikhanovich of Los Altos High School, Jena Catelyn Lew of Saratoga High School and Lily Liu of Yun Hua Fang Art Studio all received honorable mentions.
“Each piece tells a different story about America,” Rep. Liccardo stated in a press release. “Together, these works reflect the freedom to think, create, and dream – values that define our country and will shape its next 250 years.”
– Christina Casillas
