Acton-Boxborough Student's Painting to be Displayed in U.S. Capitol After Winning Art Competition
Nate Kim, a junior at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, has won the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Massachusetts' 3rd Congressional District with his oil painting titled 'Midsummer Indolence.' The painting, which depicts a child fishing by a pond surrounded by lush greenery, will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a year. The competition, sponsored by the Congressional Institute, aims to encourage artistic talent among high school students. U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan praised Kim's work for its maturity and stillness, highlighting the vibrant arts community in the district.