05/01/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/01/2025 13:45
The Office of Congressman Keith Self hosted the annual Congressional Art Competition at the Blue House Too Art Gallery, operated by the Allen Arts Alliance in Allen, Texas.
"I am incredibly proud to see the creativity and artistic achievements of the students here in Texas District 3. The Congressional Art Competition is a tradition that my wife Tracy, my team, and I look forward to each year. Experiencing these students' artistry is truly inspiring," said Congressman Keith Self. "Congratulations to all of this year's participants, and thank you to the students, teachers, parents, and judges who made this event possible. I can't wait to see the winning artwork displayed in my district offices and in the halls of the U.S. Capitol."
Winners from First to Fourth Place:
Katie Zhou - "Nurtured by Time" from Allen High School
Miranda Chen - "Inertia" from the Hockaday School
Ameya Kohil - "Virtual Reality" from Wylie High School
Ethan Otillio - "In Arms Reach" from Plano Senior High School
This year's Congressional Art Competition judges
Brandon Adams - Greenville, TX
Leticia Herrera - McKinney, TX
Wendy McIntyre - Allen, TX
Established in 1982, the Congressional Art Competition celebrates and encourages artistic achievement on a national scale. Since its founding, the competition has recognized more than 10,000 student artworks, which have been displayed in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol-one of the most traveled corridors in the nation.
Students submit entries to their representative's office, and panels of district artists select the winning entries. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. The winning works are displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol.
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