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WASHINGTON, DC -June 28, 2007 – Chelsea Powers, a member of the Hancock County High School Class of 2007, traveled to Washington, D.C. Thursday June 28th to attend ceremonies celebrating her selection as winner of the Artistic Discovery Congressional Art Competition for Kentucky’s Second Congressional District. Ms. Powers’ artwork will be on public display in the U.S. Capitol Building throughout the next year.
While in Washington, Ms. Powers and her family visited U.S. Congressman Ron Lewis. A painting enthusiast himself, Lewis enjoyed learning about her unique style and technique.
“I am always proud to celebrate the talents and achievements of young men and women in the Second Congressional District,” said Lewis. “It is my honor to showcase Ms. Powers’ artistic gift for thousands of visitors to see and appreciate in the coming year.”
An Artistic Discovery is an annual art competition, coordinated by the Congressional Arts Caucus, for student artists in grades nine through twelve. One winning entry is selected for each Congressional District to be displayed as part of a public exhibition celebrating artistic talent from across the country.
Hancock County High School Principal Rick Lasley and art teacher Sarah Sparks encouraged students to enter the competition earlier this year. Chelsea chose to use only her fingers and an ink pad to create her piece, a black and white portrait.
This was the first year that Hancock County High School has entered the contest.
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