Eastchester High School Student Wins Rep. Latimer’s Congressional Art Competition

WASHINGTON, DC - Today U.S. Representative George Latimer (NY-16) announced that Joseph Piergiovanni of Eastchester has been selected as the winner of the NY-16 Congressional Art Competition. Mr. Piergiovanni's artwork, entitled "Poisoned by Progress" will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for the next year.

"The quality of art that high school students in Westchester and the Bronx are creating is remarkable. We have many talented, socially aware teenagers in our district, and I was impressed with the submissions my office received," said Rep. Latimer. "I look forward to hosting Joseph in DC later this summer to see his art displayed in the Capitol."

Rep. Latimer recently held a reception at the Neuberger Museum of Art for the 29 young artists who submitted pieces for the annual Congressional Art Competition. The artwork was judged by three local members of the art community: Kathleen Reckling, CEO of ArtsWestchester; Evan Bishop, Executive Director of Yonkers Arts; and Stephanie Germosen Salazar, a local artist. Juliette Moore and Sonia Xie were named runners up, and their artwork will be displayed in Rep. Latimer's DC and White Plains offices for the next year.