WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) has announced Neeley Camejo, a sophomore at Hialeah Gardens Senior High School and a resident of Hialeah, Florida, as the winner of this year's 2025 Congressional Art Competition for the 26th Congressional District. Neeley's art, titled “Reverence in the Currents: An Esoteric Wonder,” was selected from among 175 entries submitted by students from 16 participating schools. His piece will be displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol.
Student: Neeley Camejo, 10th Grade, Hialeah Gardens Senior High Art Teacher: Haydee Fernandez Salazar Medium: Alcohol Markers, Watercolors, Acrylic Paint, and Markers Description: “Reverence in the Currents: An Esoteric Wonder” – The piece showcases a large koi fish swimming gracefully, revealing a hidden beauty that no one would suspect; a deep respect for one of nature’s most beautiful creations. |
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Additionally, honorable mentions were awarded to the following three students, whose pieces will be displayed for one year in our offices in Washington, D.C., Miami, and Naples, respectively: - Angela Troia, 11th grade, J.C. Bermudez Doral Senior High School, "Floreciendo" – Mixed media: colored pencils, alcohol markers, and paint; will be displayed in the Washington, D.C. office.
- Lorena Aragon, 11th grade, Youth Co-Op Preparatory Charter School "A Hero's Embrace" – Charcoal on paper; will be displayed in the Miami district office.
- Samantha Mirabal, 12th grade, Mater Academy Charter High School "Gator in the Glades" – Acrylic paint on canvas; will be displayed in the Naples district office.
For more information about the Congressional Art Competition, please visit:https://mariodiazbalart.house.gov/youth-and-kids/art-competition |
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