CFISD Student Artwork Makes Top 10 in Congressional Art Contest
Three CFISD art students had their work chosen as top 10 finalists in the District 38 Congressional Art Contest, hosted by U.S. Representative Wesley Hunt.
Bridgeland High school sophomore Eleanor Tietjen’s artwork titled Partners of Peace was selected as a top 10 finalist Bridgeland High School sophomore Eleanor Tietjen, Bridgeland junior Shane Laird and Cypress Woods High School sophomore Velana West all had their works selected out of the five submitted by CFISD for the contest.
A Top 10 Winner’s Reception was held at Rep. Hunt’s Houston district office on April 24 where the grand prize winner was announced. CFISD leadership, students and parents were invited to the celebration.
Bridgeland High School junior Shane Laird’s artwork titled Attack on Pearl Harbor was selected as a top 10 finalist“CFISD is proud to showcase the amazing skills of our visual arts students through the Congressional Art Contest program,” said John Morrison, director of fine arts. “Opportunities like these provide our students with real-world moments that help prepare them to be major contributors to the profession upon graduation.”
Each spring, a nationwide high school arts competition is sponsored by members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The contests are an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent among high school students across the nation. Since the Artistic Discovery competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.
Cypress Woods High School sophomore Velana West’s artwork titled Holding Hope was selected as a top 10 finalist in the District 38 Congressional Art Contest hosted by U.S. Representative Wesley Hunt. (Source: CFISD)Students submit entries to their representative’s office, and panels of district artists select the winning entries. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, DC. The winning works are displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol.
Source: CFISD
