Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) announced the grand prize winner of the 2016 Congressional Art Competition, winners for each medium, and a Facebook Fan Favorite at a reception for students and their families on Friday evening. In March, Rep. Maloney invited high school students in the 18th Congressional District to submit an entry to the annual art contest, and a panel of local artists judged the entries. This year, more than 20 students participated in the art competition, and their work is currently on display at his Newburgh Office. You can view the entries on Facebook here.
“Congratulations to Polina Chizhov for winning this year’s Congressional Art Competition,” said Maloney. “Every year, I am thrilled to see the artistic talent of our young people right here in the Hudson Valley, and I am proud that I will be able to share some of our region’s best artwork with my colleagues in Washington.”
“Puppy” by Polina Chizhov, Monroe, NY
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“Fallen Souls” by Brandin Colon
Honorable Mention
“Berry Plump” by Julia Rattenni (Winner: Painting)
“Grief” by Alex Scheuerman (Winner: Mixed Media)
“Dancing Flames” by Anthony Carrube (Winner: Print)
“Leaves” by Brittney Ann Zovko (Winner: Drawing)
“Seasons” by Edwin Lopez (Winner: Photograph)
Since 1982, hundreds of thousands of students from across the country have participated in the competition, sponsored by the Congressional Institute, which encourages Members of Congress to recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents. The grand prize winning artwork will be displayed in the Capitol for one year and the winning student, plus one guest, will receive complimentary airfare to Washington, DC for a reception in June.