Student at Aldine ISD’s Nimitz High School Wins Congressional Art Competition

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Nimitz High School student Daniela Santodomingo Donaire won first place in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Texas’ District 18. Sheila Jackson Lee represents District 18.

Daniela’s winning artwork, Changing Everything, has earned her a unique honor. It will be prominently displayed for a year in the halls of Congress at the U.S. Capitol Building, alongside the winning pieces from 433 other districts across the nation. This recognition is a testament to her talent and creativity — Daniela graduated with the Class of 2024. On her LinkedIn page, the high-achiever shows that she earned her associate degree in business administration/management and general studies. Before graduating, she showed an interest in pursuing a degree in business or a career in the medical field.

“I am so proud of Daniela and grateful to Mr. Jorge Ivan Vásquez Pérez (Daniela’s art teacher) for preparing the artwork for judging,” said Kaileigh Newman, visual arts director. “This is a unique and rare honor for Daniela and a wonderful partnership to amplify the impact of visual arts.”

The House of Representatives and the Congressional Institute sponsor the annual visual art competition. The platform showcases artistic talent nationwide and in each congressional district.

Since its inception in 1982, the Congressional Art Competition has been a platform for high school students to showcase their artistic talent. With a participation of about 650,000 students, it has become a prestigious event. Winners are recognized in their districts and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, D.C.

The competition, which began in 1982 and has seen the participation of about 650,000 high school students, accepts a wide range of art forms. Students can submit paintings, drawings, collages, prints, mixed media, computer-generated art, and photography. The only requirement is that all entries be original in concept, design, and execution, as stated on the competition website.