Smith Announces Winners of 2012 Congressional Art Competition

Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today announced the winning artists of the 2012 Congressional Art Competition: An Artistic Discovery. Smith worked with the Nebraska Art Teachers Association to coordinate the competition.

“The future of Nebraska’s young artists is bright,” said Smith. “I am proud of the hard work of these exceptional students as well as their teachers. It is a great achievement on their part to have their artwork on display.”

The first place artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Smith will display the runners-up in his Washington, D.C. and Third District offices. The Congressional Arts Caucus annually sponsors the Congressional Arts Competition for high school students from all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories.

First Place:

Hunter Ellis
“Acoustic” - Wall paper and Acrylic
Holdrege High School
Hunter’s work will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
Hunter is a student of Christy Kosmicki.

Second Place:

Schyler Edgren
“Inner Beauty” – Acrylic
Holdrege High School
Schyler’s work will be displayed in Smith’s Washington, DC office.
Schyler is a student of Christy Kosmicki.

Third Place:

Adrianna Meyer
“Nothing Left to Take Away” – Pen and Ink
Blue Hill High School
Adrianna’s work will be displayed in Smith’s Grand Island office.
Adrianna is a student of Christine Lockhart-Brown.

Fourth Place:

Jessica Dolan
"Beneath the Surface” – Oil Pastel
Minden High School
Jessica’s work will be displayed in Smith’s Scottsbluff office.
Jessica is a student of Chris Dolan.

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