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Cincinnati, OH - Congresswoman Jean Schmidt tonight announced the winners from the 2nd Congressional District of the 27th Annual Congressional Art Competition. The competition is open to high school students, and the winner from each district will have their art work displayed for one year in the United States Capitol.
“These young artists are exceptional and inspiring,” said Congresswoman Schmidt. “Their talent and vision make it a difficult decision for our judges.”
This year’s competition was judged by three renowned local artists, Lonna Kingsbury, Deborah Ridgley, and Jennifer Rocklin. Schmidt acknowledged the difficult task the judges had with nearly 100 entries for this year’s competition.
The artwork submitted included paintings, drawings, collage, prints, mixed media, computer-generated art and photography. The first-place winner will have their art displayed in the United States Capitol as well as a $5,000.00 scholarship. Congresswoman Schmidt will display the second and third-place winners’ work in her district and Washington D.C. offices.
Schmidt announced the following winners:
Honorable Mentions
JD Emery (2) - Turpin High School
Allison Bartell - Indian Hill High School
Shannon Smith - Manchester High School
Xingchen Xu - Madeira High School
Emily Marsh - Indian Hill High School
Craig Bowers (2) - Madeira High School
Third place
Heather Hazelbaker - North Adams High School for her piece “Bits of Passions”
Second Place
Morgan Powers - Indian Hill High School for the piece “Logan times 4”
First Place
Craig Bowers - Madeira High School for his acrylic painting
“I would like to thank the judges for their time and expertise, as well as the teachers and students who participated in the competition,” said Schmidt. “I also congratulate this year’s winners and I look forward to sharing their art work with the people of the Second District and the United States.”
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