Bellamy Gratrix and her artwork made it in the top 5 in the 2025 Rep. Yakym’s Congressional Art Competition. This past Saturday, the awards ceremony was held at the South Bend Airport, where all the submitted artwork had been on display. Bellamy Gratrix’s artwork, titled “Truly Being Free was named the winner for district two and will be getting shipped out to the Capitol Building to be on display for the next year. She will also receive a paid trip to Washington to get a private tour and see her artwork on display!!! There will also be more info coming about a reception to be held in June to honor the winners from all 9 districts!!!
Bellamy is the first Bremen winner in the history of this competition!
If you see her, please congratulate her on this incredible accomplishment!