{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3558", "Case Announces Winners Of His 2025 Congressional Art Competition", "2025-04-24", "2025", "2025-04", "Democrat", "House", "HI", "Ed Case", "C001055", "case.house.gov", "case", "https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=5", "scraper", "(Honolulu, HI) -- U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai\u2018i \u2013 First District) announced the winners of his 2025 Congressional Art Competition at Bishop Museum, where entries were on public display.\n\nTwenty-three art pieces were entered this year from eight schools throughout his district.\n\n\u201cAll of this year\u2019s contestants earned our respect for participating in a contest that featured so many quality art pieces and made it so difficult for our judges to select the winners.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe quantity, quality and diversity of the artwork presented was inspiring and truly showcased the range of artistic talent across my district. I\u2019ll be very proud to highlight the winners\u2019 work in the U.S. Capitol and my congressional offices.\n\nEach spring since 1982, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual arts competition to recognize and encourage artistic talents in each Congressional district. Most Members of Congress participate in sponsoring the competitions.\n\nThe winners for Case\u2019s event this year are:\n\n1st Place\n\nMay Shiraishi\n\nGrade 9\n\nHawai\u2018i Baptist Academy\n\nTitle: \u201cBeauty Amidst the Debris\u201d\n\nMedium: soft pastel, plastic debris, acrylic paint\n\nShe and a guest will receive a round trip for two on Southwest Airlines to attend the National Awards Competition in Washington, D.C., among other prizes. Her image representing Hawai\u2018i\u2019s 1st Congressional District will also be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year along with those of the winners in other districts.\n\n2nd Place\n\nRai Angelo Santos\n\nGrade 10\n\nFarrington High School\n\nTitle: \u201cMother of Three\u201d\n\nMedium: photography\n\nHis image will be displayed in the Washington, D.C. Office of Congressman Case for one year, along with a certificate.\n\n3rd Place\n\nDeinalyn Theodore\n\nGrade 11\n\nFarrington High School\n\nTitle: \u201cWoven in Me\u201d\n\nMedium: photography\n\nHer image will be displayed in the District Office of Congressman Case in downtown Honolulu for one year, along with a certificate.\n\nHonorable Mention\n\nJanelle De Castro\n\nGrade 12\n\nFarrington High School\n\nTitle: \u201cWants and Needs\u201d\n\nMedium: photography\n\n\u201cI want to especially thank our panel of judges who reviewed the works and made some very tough decisions\u201d, said Case.\n\nThe judges included:\n\n- Meleanna Aluli Meyer\n\nMeleanna Aluli Meyer is an acclaimed artist, educator, and cultural advocate known for her decades-long commitment to Hawaiian art, education, and social justice. Honored with awards like the MAMO Kumu Kukui Master Teaching Artist Award, she blends creative expression with healing and cultural preservation. Her work is deeply rooted in Hawaiian values and dedicated to empowering communities through art and culture.\n\n- Zoe Liu\n\nZoe Liu is a Hong Kong-born artist based in Honolulu, Hawai\u2018i, known for her evocative works exploring education, identity, and spiritual growth. A graduate of the University of Hawai\u02bbi at M\u0101noa with top honors in Drawing and Digital Imaging, she is also the founder of Art Tent Studio and a dedicated teaching artist at institutions such as the Honolulu Museum of Art School and the Hawai\u2018i State Art Museum. Using ink, watercolor, and mixed media, her art delves into existential themes and reflects her meditative, teaching-informed practice.\n\n- Kahi Ching\n\nKahi Ching was born in Honolulu, Hawai\u2018i. He is a lifelong creative known for his versatility across painting, sculpture, bonsai, and public art. A child prodigy, he sold his first painting at age 11 and earned national recognition as a teen. With over 30 years of experience, Kahi has continually explored diverse media, valuing authenticity over convention. He is the founder of Kahi Gallery, a space dedicated to sharing his vision and supporting other artists. Today, he continues to create while balancing his artistic practice with family life\n\nAttachments:\n\n\u00b7 May Shiraishi with her 1st place entry alongside Rep. Case\n\n\u00b7 Rai Angelo Santos with his 2nd place entry alongside Rep. Case\n\n\u00b7 Deinalyn Theodore with her 3rd place entry alongside Rep. Case\n\n\u00b7 Janelle De Castro with her Honorable Mention entry alongside Rep. Case\n\n\u00b7 Group photo with Rep. 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