2017 District Finalists For the Congressional Art Competition Announced!

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.

Kara Heckmuller, “Envy”

Mayson Reperowitz “Liberation Through Education”

“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!

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