Smith Announces Winners of 2015 Congressional Art Competition

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today announced the Third District’s winning artists of the 2015 Congressional Art Competition. On Thursday, Smith visited Potter-Dix High School in Potter, Nebraska, to personally congratulate first place winner Sara Gingerich.

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.

“Each year, I continue to be impressed by and proud of the level of talent displayed by Nebraska’s young artists,” said Smith. “Congratulations to the winners, to all the students who entered, and to their teachers who have helped them cultivate these remarkable skills.”

First Place: Sara Gingerich from Dix, Potter-Dix High School
“Rustic Cowgirl”
Sara’s work will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.

Second Place: Lenae Kohmetscher from Blue Hill, Blue Hill Community School
“Rusted Dreams”
Lenae’s work will be displayed in Smith’s Washington, D.C. office.

Third Place: Corbin Snow from Litchfield, Litchfield High School
“Great Plains Harvest”
Corbin’s work will be displayed in Smith’s Scottsbluff office.

Fourth Place: Madison Yantzie from Shickley, Shickley High School
“Fierce”
Madison’s work will be displayed in Smith’s Grand Island office.