Smith Announces Winners of 2014 Congressional Art Competition

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today announced the winning artists of the 2014 Congressional Art Competition: An Artistic Discovery. Smith worked with the Nebraska Art Teachers Association to coordinate the competition.

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.

“Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Congressional Art Competition and to all of the students who submitted their work,” said Smith. “The quality of the art submitted this year is further evidence of the talent of Third District students and their teachers.”

First Place: Thomas Hoxmeier from Orleans, Southern Valley High School

“Then There Were Three”

Thomas’ work will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.

Second Place: Ethan Nelson from Dalton, Nelson Home School

“Aviator”

Ethan’s work will be displayed in Smith’s Washington, D.C. office.

Third Place: Lenae Kohmetscher from Blue Hill, Blue Hill Community School

“The Reason Behind it All”

Lenae’s work will be displayed in Smith’s Scottsbluff office.

Fourth Place: Shelby Engles from Kearney, Kearney High School

“My Best Friend”

Shelby’s work will be displayed in Smith’s Grand Island office.