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Yahoo
14-05-2025
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Lyndon sophomore is VT's 2025 Congressional Art Competition winner
RANDOLPH, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – For 44 years, United States representatives have chosen one young artist from each of their districts to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol. This year, that honor will fall to a high school student from Caledonia County. Vermont's at-large representative Becca Balint announced Friday that this year's winner is Xinyi Cassy Pan, a sophomore at Lyndon Institute in Lyndon Center, Vermont. Xinyi's teacher at the Institute is Elly Barksdale. Representative Balint said, 'As a former teacher, as a mom, as a writer, I know how important it is to foster creativity, a love of the arts in our students, and to make it a continued priority in schools. 'I want to congratulate Xinyi for receiving the Grand Prize for her piece 'Awakening Through New Eyes' in this year's Congressional Art Competition. I'm so impressed by her work, and I look forward to seeing a piece of Vermont every day in the US Capitol.' Artist creates local Vermont mural as part of a 50 state community project Some representatives chose a special theme for the competition within their district, representing a vision or a focus for the following year. In Vermont, this year's special theme was 'Moments of Joy'. Additional awards were given to students from each of the 12 counties of Vermont, as well as several special prizes. Over 100 high school students from across the state submitted artwork to the competition. The Congressional Art Competition was first held in 1982, and its leadership committee was co-chaired by Jim Jeffords, the representative and later senator for Vermont, from its inception until 1995. Artwork is displayed in the Cannon Tunnel connecting the Capitol to the Cannon House Office Building. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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Belchertown High School senior wins 2025 Congressional Art Competition
BELCHERTOWN, Mass. (WWLP) – Kaia Couture, a student at Belchertown High School, was inspired by her art teacher to enter the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. 'I feel like a lot of times people feel like that art is just something you're born with being good at,' said Kaia Couture, a Belchertown High School student. For Couture, art became her favorite hobby as a child. Now she's a senior at Belchertown High School with a platform to show off her work. Her prized possession is a painted piece of marbles that came from an art class project. 'It was like a value study with gouache and they had to pay attention to you know lights and darks values,' said Elizabeth Teixeira, Art Teacher at Belchertown High School. Without any doubt, her art teacher knew Couture's piece would fit perfectly as a submission for the contest. Couture spent 2 to 3 weeks working on her artwork for the 2025 congressional art competition. In front of family, friends, and faculty, Congressman Richard Neal announced that she was the winner of the tough competition judged by museum officials and photographers. 'Literally for the first tens of thousands of applicants, and so for the First Congressional District to be honoring Kaia today indicates the keen sense of competition, the achievement. America will have a chance to witness as the work hangs in the candid building underneath the exit entrance ramp of the Capitol,' said U.S. Congressman Richard E. Neal. Couture's piece will be an inspiration to others at a year-long exhibit in Washington, D.C. 'I think it represents the district, just by I mean the teachers in this classroom, the art that's being produced in this classroom. We're constantly having kids join these classes, even if it's just for an elective, they're being put in these art classes, and they're being allowed to create all this great art,' said Couture. Couture will also be flown out to Washington, D.C., to see her work on display at the United States Capitol. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Politics
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Youngsville Student wins Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON () – A local high school student has been recognized for artistic achievement by the U.S. Congress, according to Congressman Clay Higgins (R-La.). Higgins announced yesterday that Cole Ritter, a senior at Southside High in Youngsville, is the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Louisiana's 3rd District. Ritter's piece is titled 'La Dame Blanche Du Bayou,' which is translated to The White Lady of the Bayou. The color pencil piece features a white egret that seems to be sitting in bayou water with its reflection showing below it. The U.S. House of Representatives sponsors an annual art competition for high school students. The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for Members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents. Since then, more than 650,000 high school students have been involved in the nationwide competition. This is Ritter's second time to display his winning work at the U.S. Capitol. Youngsville student honored in Congress, wins art contest Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Youngsville Student wins Congressional Art Competition Trump announces trade agreement with UK Fan sues NFL for $100M after Shedeur Sanders' late draft pick Salt Lake City, Boise seek to skirt laws banning Pride flags by adopting them as city emblems Leonville woman arrested after several drugs allegedly found during traffic stop Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
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Students' talent on display in Sharon
SHARON, Pa. (WKBN) – The talent of a dozen budding young artists was recognized Friday in Sharon. Shenango Valley Congressman Mike Kelly presented awards for this year's local winners of the Congressional Art Competition. Students from 11 high schools all around the 16th District submitted entries. This was the second year the event was held at the Hope Center for Arts and Technology, and directors admit the competition was pretty stiff. 'We brought in five professional artists to do the judging, and this year, they struggled beyond belief. There were numerous times when I'm like, are we going to get to some decision? When you see the art, it's really, really impressive,' said Lorie Hines, with the Hope Center for Arts and Technology. Each of the 47 students who entered the competition received a special proclamation from Kelly. The winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition are: 1st place: Jeffrey Deniker, Mercer Area High School 2nd place: Makenzi Emick, Franklin Area High School 3rd place: Anna Logue, Hickory High School Honorable Mention: Damir Trawick, Hickory High School The artwork will now be on display at the Hope Center for the next week. Eventually, all of the winning entries from around the country will be hung in a section of the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
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Peoria Notre Dame senior's art to be displayed in U.S. Capitol
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A senior at Peoria Notre Dame High School was the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Illinois' 17th District, which includes part of Peoria. As a result, Sara Jorgensen's work, 'Humility & Acceptance,' will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol building for one year. 'Sara's artwork truly reflects the incredible talent and creativity of young artists across our district,' said U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen. 'Her piece, 'Humility & Acceptance,' is a beautiful reminder of how small moments can have a big impact. 'It's an honor to help showcase the next generation of artists and give them a platform to share their vision with the entire country,' the Rockford Democrat added. As the district winner, Sara's artwork will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol alongside winning pieces from congressional districts across the nation. Her work will also be featured on the U.S. House of Representatives' Congressional Art Competition website. The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 and has accepted more than 650,000 pieces of art from high schoolers across the country. This is a nationwide program that highlights and encourages the artistic talent of high school students. Each spring, students from every district submit original pieces for the chance to have their work displayed in Washington, D.C. A video highlighting Sara Jorgensen's artwork can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
