Congressman Self’s Office Announces the Winners of Texas District 3 Congressional Art Competition

Last week, the Office of Congressman Keith Self proudly hosted the annual Congressional Art Competition at Collin College in McKinney, Texas. The event drew over 200 attendees.

“This art competition showcased the incredible talent we have in Texas District 3,” said Congressman Keith Self. “The creativity and skill these young artists demonstrated is simply remarkable, and I want to thank every student, teacher, parent, and judge who brought this event to life. I look forward to seeing the winner’s artwork displayed in my district offices and in the halls of the U.S. Capitol.”

Winners from First to Fourth Place (Left to Right):

Ethan Qiu – “Introspective” from Centennial High School

Ameya Kohli – “Let Me Out” from Wylie High School

Miranda Chen – “Acne Pearls” from The Hockaday School

Becca Belmore – “The Essence of Jasmine” from Allen High School

This year’s Congressional Art Competition judges

Brandon Adams – Greenville, TX

Leticia Herrera – McKinney, TX

Wendy McIntyre – Allen, TX

Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent nationwide and in each congressional district. Since the Artistic Discovery competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.

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.

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