2026 Governor’s Mansion Art Contest

Dyson McLemore of Brilliant takes third place in state drawing contest

Dyson McLemore is shown with Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and his “2026 Governor’s Mansion Art Contest” winning entry, while Ivey holds his official certificate.

BRILLIANT — Dyson McLemore, age 9, a fourth-grader at Brilliant Elementary School, recently won third-place in a statewide drawing contest for fourth graders.