RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Hosts Inaugural Congressional Art Competition

GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA - U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) hosted her first Congressional Art Competition. The contest took place at Glendale Central Library, where student artists, community members, and art show judges were able to view more than 30 submissions from 12 schools. Every year, Congressional offices host a Congressional Art Competition and collect submissions from students who live in their district. The 1^st place winner is then invited to travel to Washington D.C. to be recognized at a ceremony with other winning art pieces from other states.

"I am completely in awe of the sheer amount of talent in this room," said Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30). "Thank you to our young artists, who spent countless hours creating their masterpieces. Whenever I or a community member steps into our Burbank district office, Washington D.C. office, or the Capitol tunnels, they're going to see the heart and soul of our district."

Representative Friedman presented all student participants with Congressional certificates of recognition and took pictures with those present. Representative Friedman also met and spoke to parents of students, as well as art teachers and the contest judges, which included leaders of local museums and art galleries.

Below: Friedman poses with student participants.

Below: Friedman looks at student artwork.