{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4905", "Case Announces Winners Of His 2026 Congressional Art Competition", "2026-05-07", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "HI", "Ed Case", "C001055", "case.house.gov", "case", "https://case.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27&Page=1", "scraper", "(Honolulu, HI) \u2013 U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai\u2018i-First District) today announced the winners of his 2026 Congressional Art Competition at Bishop Museum, where entries were on public display.\n\nSeventeen art pieces were entered this year from seven schools throughout his district.\n\n\u201cAll of this year\u2019s participants demonstrated remarkable dedication and creativity, contributing to a competition that once again challenged our judges with its exceptional caliber of work,\u201d said Case.\n\n\u201cThe breadth of perspectives and artistic expression on display speaks volumes about the talent within our community. I am honored to recognize these young artists and look forward to showcasing the winning piece in the U.S. Capitol as a reflection of the vibrant spirit of our district.\u201d\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. The winners for Case\u2019s event this year are:\n\n1st Place\n\nAtona Chan\n\nGrade 12\n\nKalani High School\n\nTitle: \u201cAs the Land Breathes\u201d\n\nMedium: Acrylic paint on wood canvas\n\nAtona 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\nDeinalyn Theodore\n\nGrade 12\n\nFarrington High School\n\nTitle: \u201cIntertwined by Love\u201d\n\nMedium: photography\n\nDeinalyn\u2019s image will be displayed in the Washington, D.C. Office of Congressman Case for one year, along with a certificate.\n\n3rd Place\n\nBjorn Ian Dy\n\nGrade 10\n\nFarrington High School\n\nTitle: \u201cOvercoming\u201d\n\nMedium: photography\n\nBjorn\u2019s image will be displayed in the District Office of Congressman Case in downtown Honolulu for one year, along with a certificate.\n\nHonorable Mentions\n\nGryson Gapasin\n\nGrade 12\n\nMoanalua High School\n\nTitle: \u201cLight of a Pure Heart\u201d\n\nMedium: mixed media\n\nHana Kawai\n\nGrade 12\n\nKalani High School\n\nTitle: \u201cVoyage from the Land of the Rising Sun\u201d\n\nMedium: pencil and watercolor\n\nMay Shiraishi\n\nGrade 10\n\nHawai\u2018i Baptist Academy\n\nTitle: \u201cLegacy Across the Horizon\u201d\n\nMedium: acrylic\n\n\u201cI want to especially thank our panel of judges who reviewed the works and made some very tough decisions\u201d, said Case. The judges were:\n\n- Sheanae Tam\n\nSheanae Tam was born and raised in Ko\u02bbolaupoko, O\u02bbahu. In 2017, she graduated with a BFA from the University of Hawai\u02bbi at M\u0101noa, laying the foundation for her multifaceted career. Since then, Sheanae has embraced a diverse range of roles, blending her passions for public education, art, and regenerative farming. With a deep-rooted commitment to her island home, Sheanae endeavors to create meaningful connections between people, culture, and \u02bb\u0101ina.\n\n- Kamakani Konia\n\nKamakani Konia is the Art in Public Places Director for the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. He is a proud graduate of Kamehameha Schools Kap\u0101lama and the University of Hawai'i at M\u0101noa where he received both a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Public Administration. His work seeks to support local artists by promoting public accessibility to the arts and humanities.\n\n- Eddie Freeman\n\nEddie Freeman\u2018s passion for photography was ignited flying helicopters over Vietnam during the war, serving as a US Marine. His arrival in Hawai\u2018i after the evacuation of Saigon in 1975 energized this pursuit due to the good fortune of a continued career over and throughout our islands. The beauty of our \u2018\u0101ina, our music, our culture and our people allowed his photographic journey to thrive both professionally and personally, he never left Hawai\u2018i and continues to shoot and share his craft at every opportunity. Eddie is honored to judge this competition, and he encourages all young artists to pursue their dreams.\n\nEddie and his wife Sue Bauer were also the co-chairs of the \u201cWall That Heals\u201d, organizing the exhibition at UH West O\u2018ahu earlier this year.\n\nAttachments: pictures of the event\n\n###", 1, "2026-05-08T05:46:43Z", "2026-05-08T05:48:09Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4905"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.0288222692906857, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}