Jasmine’s winning artwork, “Party Animal,” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for the next year alongside other winners from across the country:

“The Congressional Art Competition is a great way to encourage the arts among young Americans and to showcase some of the creative talent our region has to offer. Congratulations to this year’s winner, Jasmine De la luz, on this impressive accomplishment. I look forward to having Jasmine’s winning artwork on display for Americans from across the country to see and to have Hoosier pride so well represented in the halls of Congress,” said Congressman Yakym.

Yakm went on to say, "Thank you to Jasmine, our runner-up Elliana Lemberis, and all the students who submitted artwork, as well as the many teachers, families, and volunteers who made this year’s competition such a success.”

The announcement came Saturday at a reception held at South Bend International Airport for students who submitted entries and their teachers.

Seventy-six high school students from across Indiana’s Second Congressional District submitted entries, and April Pressler, a local teacher, served as the judge.

The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 for Members of Congress to recognize the artistic talents of high school students in their districts. Since then, more than 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nationwide competition.

Rep. Yakym with 2023 Congressional Art Competition Winner Jasmine De la luz