Area Student Wins 2013 Congressional Art Competition

April 15, 2013

U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller has announced the winners of the annual Congressional Art Competition, “An Artistic Discover”. The Best of Show was  “Self Portrait of “Innocence”” by Abby Harrison of Jay High School.

Harrison will be flown to Washington, D. C. to attend the National Congressional Art Competition to be held in June.  She is also eligible for a scholarship to the Savannah College of Art and Design.

The First Runner Up was “Granny” by Isabella Jenkins of Niceville High School. The Second Runner Up was “Lion’s Teeth” by Audrey Stevens of Rocky Bayou Christian School.  The Third Runner Up was “Alter-Ego by Robin Elizabeth Berntsen of Niceville High School.  “Rage” by Jessica Taylor of West Florida High School and “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made” by Amanda Hart of Rocky Bayou Christian School received Honorable Mention.

The event, which was initiated by House members in 1982, is a nationwide annual art competition that allows high school students, from all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and US territories to showcase their artistic ability.  The winning work from each Congressional district is displayed in an eleven month exhibit in the Cannon tunnel that leads into the US. Capitol.

Pictured below: Pictured top: Abby Harrison of Jay High School with her Best of Show winner “Self Portrait of ‘Innocense’”.  Some of the other submissions in this year’s contest. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

5 Responses to “Area Student Wins 2013 Congressional Art Competition”

  1. Ben Thar on April 15th, 2013 1:21 pm

    I’m pretty good at drawing stick figures, but these kids just put my artwork to shame.

  2. Gladys on April 15th, 2013 11:20 am

    Way to go Abby!!! Wonderful job!!! Reach for the stars, and follow your dreams.. Enjoy all the attention, it is well earned. You obviously have an artistic soul…
    CONGRATS!!!!!!!

  3. Greg on April 15th, 2013 10:43 am

    Obviously a great artist. Follow your dreams…..there is art in all areas of life. You have a G R E A T talent. Congrats and enjoy your trip to DC. Keep up the great work.

  4. Angi B. on April 15th, 2013 6:56 am

    Abby, I am so proud of you. Knowing that your heart and mind is for the love of art, you could not have done any better my dear.
    BIG CONGRATS
    Keep up the excellent work…

  5. kim on April 15th, 2013 1:23 am

    Congrats Abby!!! Great job!!

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