Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) announces that Bellamy Gratrix, a student of Bremen High School, is the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Indiana’s Second District.
Gratrix's winning artwork, “Truly Being Free,” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for the next year alongside other winners from across the country.
“Congratulations to our winner, Bellamy Gratrix from Bremen High School, on winning this year’s Congressional Art Competition,” Yakym said. “I’m incredibly grateful to all the students who submitted their work and shared their creative talents with us. It’s clear that Indiana’s Second District is home to many talented young artists who truly embody the spirit of the Hoosier State.”
The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to recognize the artistic talents of high school students in their districts. Since then, hundreds of thousands of high school students have been involved with the nationwide competition.
Yakym congratulated Gratrix at a reception Saturday at the South Bend International Airport.
Second place was awarded to Reese Blair, a student at John Glenn High School. Her artwork, “Fighters,” will be displayed in Yakym’s Mishawaka District Office for the next year.
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