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

This is a prestigious competition. The winning artwork will represent the 8th District in Washington, D.C., by being displayed in the U.S. Capitol as part of a year-long exhibit. The winning artist may receive free round-trip airfares for the national winners’ reception in Washington, D.C., and be eligible for a scholarship from prestigious art and design college. Other winners’ pieces will be showcased at my Washington, DC, and district offices for the next year.

This year, Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum hosted the exhibition of works submitted by students in schools throughout District 8. In total, there were over 200 entries from students in the congressional district!

Congratulations to the following students on their awards at this year’s competition:

Honorable Mention: All Media
Brenda Schirmer

Honorable Mention: All Media
Sarah Young

2nd Place: All Media
Tiffany Truong

Congratulations to all of this year’s OHHS Art and Design students who submitted work for this year’s competition and exhibition. Artwork will be on display from April 19th through 23rd, with an Awards Reception taking place on April 22nd.

Anna Ackman
Molly Audretch
Mayson Buckley
Kendall Crum
Scout Estes
Jada Kidd
Molly Lorenz
Sophia Osborne
Marshall Shorten
Jordan Tinsley
Olivia Widener
Corey Willett
Lydia Wilson
Andrew Wubbolding