Falcon named runner-up in Congressional Art Competition

Congratulations to Albany High senior, Sienna Stewart, for being named a runner-up at the 2026 Congressional Art Competition!

Stewart's artwork, The Pink Room, received the same score as two other student pieces when reviewed by the independent panel of judges, making a three-way tie for runner-up!

Dozens of pieces were submitted by student-artists from schools throughout the 20th congressional district, and we are thrilled by Stewart's impressive accomplishment.

Stewart was presented with this prestigious award by Congressman Paul Tonko at a beautiful reception on Friday, May 1, hosted at the Nott Memorial at Union College in Schenectady. Her artwork will be on display for the next year at either Congressman Tonko's office in Albany or the Saratoga Springs District Office.

Senior Julia Rosi and junior Lucy Rathke-Cook also submitted pieces to the 2026 Congressional Art Competition, and we are proud of all three Falcon artists for representing Albany High with pride, along with guiding teacher Kristine Monahan.

Each spring, the Congressional Institute holds a nationwide art competition for high school students to recognize and encourage artistic talent across the U.S. Since 1982, over 650,000 students have participated.