Gwen Moore Hosts 2015 Congressional Art Competition Reception in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI,
May 4, 2015
With every picture and brush stroke, these talented students continue to awaken joy in our community through their creativity and passion. Their desire to express and inspire through art echoes the words of Henry David Thoreau who taught us •the world is but a canvas to the imagination.'
Milwaukee, WI – Each year, the Congressional Art Competition provides an opportunity for Members of Congress to honor the artistic abilities of their young constituents. First place winners are eligible for scholarship opportunities from the Savannah College of Arts and Design and will have their entry displayed at the U.S. Capitol for one year. In honor of this year’s 2015 Congressional Art Competition, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement: “With every picture and brush stroke, these talented students continue to awaken joy in our community through their creativity and passion. Their desire to express and inspire through art echoes the words of Henry David Thoreau who taught us ‘the world is but a canvas to the imagination.’ “This annual competition gives our students a valuable platform to display their talents and receive the recognition they so richly deserve. It was an honor to be a part of the competition and I’d like to congratulate the winners and all of those who participated.” This year’s winners are as follows: Honorable Mentions: Norberto Rodriguez – 11th Grade; Hamilton High School Winning Piece: Female Portrait Melissa Her – 11th Grade; Brown Deer High School Winning Piece: Self-Imprisonment Zou Pa Yang – 11th Grade; Hmong American Peace Academy Winning Piece: Introspection Maiv Cua-Herr – 12th Grade; Hmong American Peace Academy Winning Piece: Beauty Unnoticed Third Place: Amira White – 12th Grade; McDowell Montessori High School Winning Piece: Jagged Eye Second Place: Yaryna Kucheras – 12th Grade; Nicolet High School Winning Piece: Last One Standing First Place: Brandon Poll – 11th Grade; Nicolet High School Winning Piece: Sister Please click here for more information on the Congressional Art Competition. ### |
