Smith Announces 2021 Congressional Art Competition Winners

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today announced the winners of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for the Third District of Nebraska.

"Congratulations to the winners of this year's Congressional Art Competition and to all of the students who submitted their work," said Smith. "The impressive art submitted this year is a testament to the talent of Third District students and their teachers."

Artwork by the first-place winner will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol. The runners-up will have their art displayed in Congressman Smith's Washington, D.C., Grand Island, and Scottsbluff offices. Smith worked with the Nebraska Art Teachers Association to coordinate the competition.

First Place: "My Best Friend" by Libby Macklin of Blue Hill
Blue Hill Public Schools
Libby's work will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.

Second Place: "A Girl and Her Horse" by Abigail Boatright of Falls City
Falls City Public Schools
Abigail's work will be displayed in Smith's Washington, D.C. office.

Third Place: "All Dogs go to Heaven" by Elizabeth Meyers of Oxford
Southern Valley Schools
Elizabeth's work will be displayed in Smith's Grand Island office.

Fourth Place: "Unlucky Ducky" by Audrey Hogg of Ansley
Ansley Public Schools
Audrey's work will be displayed in Smith's Scottsbluff office.