U.S. Congressman LOUIE GOHMERT: Proudly Serving the First District of Texas

Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) hosted a reception to honor the participants and announced the winners of the 2011 Congressional Art Competition on Sunday, December 4, 2011, in Longview, Texas.

“Throughout history, art and its expression have always been vital to our culture. Personally, with one of my daughters being an artist, it has played a significant role in my family’s life. It has allowed me to see the importance of fine art in our children’s lives. This weekend, it was exciting to see all the creativity and skill from the First Congressional District of Texas displayed at LeTourneau University. After the winning piece is hung in our great Capitol, the rest of the nation will also see the amazing talent that the young adults from east Texas possess,” said Rep. Gohmert.

2011 Congressional Art Winners:

First Place: Colleen D’Antoni

Senior, Spring Hill High School

“Godchild,” Acrylic

Second Place: Brittany Tiemann

Sophomore, Lufkin High School

“The Layers of Lorenzo,” Pencil

Third Place: Cori Kallenberger 

Sophomore, Sabine High School

“Carbonate,” Digital Photography

Honorable Mention: Cole Brasil

Senior, Spring Hill High School

“Nikki’s A,” Mixed Media Collage

The annual competition is open to high school students across the district. The first place winner was awarded a scholarship and has their artwork displayed in the United States Capitol Building for a year, alongside winning art from Congressional Districts across the US.

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