Barrett Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winner: Sophia Juviler from Hartland
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) is proud to announce Sophia Juviler as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District.
WINNER: “Ethereal Veil” by Sophia Juviler
Sophia’s pencil drawing, “Ethereal Veil,” is the winning submission from this year’s competition and will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year alongside other winning entries from across the country. Sophia is a 12th-grade student at Hartland High School.
“I’m proud to announce Sophia Juviler as the winner of this year’s art competition. Her genuine artistic skills and creativity was on full display with her pencil drawing, ‘Ethereal Veil,’ which stood out among a collection of impressive artwork submitted by students across Michigan’s 7th Congressional District,” said Barrett. “Thank you to the many art teachers and parents who encouraged 37 talented students from 12 different high schools to participate. You made this competition a huge success that I look forward to hosting again next year!”
On May 2, Barrett hosted a reception for students, parents, and teachers involved in this year’s competition. Those in attendance received an update on the congressman’s work in the House of Representatives, enjoyed a chance to view all the artwork, and celebrated everyone who participated.
NOTE: The Congressional Art Competition is an annual nationwide contest that encourages and celebrates artistic expression among high school students. Each Congressional office selects one winner to display in the tunnel connecting the Cannon House Office Building to the U.S. Capitol that is traveled daily by members of Congress, staff, and visitors to Washington, D.C.