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Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) hosted a reception to honor the participants and announced the winners of the 2015 Congressional Art Competition on Saturday, in Marshall, Texas. He released the following statement regarding the outstanding art pieces submitted this year:

“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. The Congressional Art Competition is a fun way for gifted artists in the district to showcase their talent. It also gives our high school artists another quality competition for their resume and portfolio. It is truly exciting to see numerous art pieces, from various artists across east Texas, displayed at The Michelson Museum in Marshall, Texas. Congratulations to the winners this year.”

2015 Congressional Art Winners:

 FIRST PLACE

Madalyn Garrett

Whitehouse H.S.

Mixed Media, “WILD FLOWERS”

 

SECOND PLACE

Josh Davis

Lufkin H.S.

Acrylic, “SAM HOUSTON”

 

THIRD PLACE

Scierra Waldron

Bishop T.K. Gorman H.S.

Photography, “ARBOL DE LA MESA VERDE”

 

HONORABLE MENTION

Nathan (Drew) Bienhoff, Jr.

Spring Hill H.S.

Mixed medium, “PASTURE SUNRISE”

 

HONORABLE MENTION

Asyri Austin

West Rusk H.S.

Pencil, “MRS. VIOLA THOMPSON”

 

HONORABLE MENTION

Shelby Hall

Bullard H.S.

Clayboard, “UP IN THE SKY”

 

 

HONORABLE MENTION

Yamilex Robles

Lufkin H.S.

 

Acrylic, “UNDER THE SEA”

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 United States.

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