06/11/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/12/2025 08:37
Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) announced that Brooke Justus, an 11th-grade student at the Burton Center for Arts and Technology in Salem, has been named the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Virginia's Sixth District. Her piece, titled "A Roanoke Forest," will be displayed in the United States Capitol for the next year.
The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide initiative to showcase the creativity and talent of high school students. In Virginia's Sixth District, students from across the region submitted impressive works of art. In addition to the winning entry, artwork from the three runners-up will be displayed in the Congressman's district offices.
As part of her recognition, Brooke traveled to Washington, D.C., this week, where she met with Congressman Cline and saw her artwork on display in the U.S. Capitol.
"Each year, the Congressional Art Competition is a great opportunity to recognize the talent of students across Virginia's Sixth District, and Brooke's piece, 'A Roanoke Forest,' is a proud representation of our region," said Rep. Cline. "It was a pleasure to meet her in Washington and see her artwork displayed in the Capitol for visitors from across the country to enjoy."
Below are the winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition:
First Place: Brooke Justus
School: 11th Grade, Burton Center for Arts and Technology
Title: "A Roanoke Forest"
Southern Regional Runner-Up: Maddie Grow
School: 10th Grade, Grow Classical School
Title: "Downtown Lexington"
Central Regional Runner-Up: Claudia Allemeier
School: 11th Grade, Harrisonburg High School
Title: "Crowned Cranes"
Northern Regional Runner-Up: Mariska Sharma
School: 9th Grade, John Handley High School
Title: "Vivaldi"
For more information about the Congressional Art Competition, visit my website here.
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