23-04-2025
Nacogdoches student named winner of Congressional Art Competition
ANGELINA, Texas (KETK) – A Congressional Art Competition was held at Angelina College last weekend to showcase artwork from promising young artists in East Texas.
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The Congressional Art Competition is held every spring and is attended by U.S. House Members who select one piece of artwork to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol building. Several high school students from East Texas entered their artwork into the competition. The event was attended by U.S. Rep Pete Sessions, who currently serves as representative of District 17 in Washington.
Photos courtesy of Angelina College.
Alicia Dowell, a student at Nacogdoches High School, was awarded first-place for her submission. Dowell's piece was titled 'Shooting Star' will now be considered among other Texas artists to be displayed nationally.
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