2026 Biennial Art Competition Winners

The 2026 Biennial Art Competition entries were exhibited at the Pen Arts Gallery in Washington, D.C., March 27-May 29. The competition juror was award-winning fine artist Susan O'Neil.

  • First place: “Morning” by Geri Huxoll | color stone lithograph (7 x 10)

  • Second place: “Under Water” by Darlene Yeager-Torre | photograph (22 x 18)

  • Third place: “Mother Earth Is Cracking Up” by Bev Goldie | encaustic (14 x 11)

  • Honorable mention: “Alaska’s Inside Passage” by Joan Judge | watercolor (16 x 20)

  • Honorable mention: “Remembered Rhythms” by Melissa Woodburn | pine needles, waxed thread, porcelain (5 x 12 x 13)

  • Honorable mention: “Little Maeve” by Susan Murphy | watercolor and gouache (20 x 16)

  • Honorable mention: “Water Break” by Debra Patrick | pastel (19 x 13)

  • Honorable mention: “Purple Town” by Keiko Hidaka | oil (20 x 16)

2026 Biennial Art Show

Enjoy a virtual exhibit of 2026 Biennial Art Competition entries, including the winners. The art was displayed at the Pen Arts Gallery.