Kara Heckmuller (a Junior from Schorsch’s Painting and Mixed Media class) and Mayson Reperowitz (a Freshman from Schorsch’s Drawing and Printmaking class) have been announced as 2 of the District Finalists for the Congressional Art Competition!
Vote for their works now here on Congressman Chabot’s Website! Mayson Reperowitz’s piece “Liberation Through Education” is #1 and Kara Heckmuller’s piece “Envy” is #2! Voting is open until Friday, May 5th, at 5 pm.
“An Artistic Discovery,” a nationwide high school visual art competition sponsored by the Congressional Institute, aims to showcase the artistic talents of high school students. This annual competition is open to students in grades 9-12 who are residents of Ohio’s First Congressional District. All suitable artwork will be displayed the second week of May at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
First Place: Artwork will hang in the U.S. Capitol, along with other pieces from students around the country, for one year.
Second Place: Artwork will hang in Congressman Chabot’s Washington, D.C. office for one year.
Top Hamilton County student: Artwork will hang in Congressman Chabot’s Cincinnati office for one year.
Top Warren County student: Artwork will hang in Congressman Chabot’s Warren County office for one year.
Let’s support our Highlander artists and get their work to the U.S. Capital!