REP. MIKE THOMPSON ANNOUNCES CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION WINNER
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced Carissa Nacol from ArtQuest/Santa Rosa High School in Sonoma County as the winner of the 2014 Congressional Art Competition. Nacol's artwork, titled "Frustration" will represent California's 5th Congressional District in the U.S. Capitol, where it will be displayed starting this June for one year. Nacol and a guest will be flown to Washington, D.C. to attend an awards ceremony on June 25th.
"Our district's artists are incredibly talented and creative," said Thompson. "Every year I am highly impressed with all of the artwork that is submitted. Many thanks to everyone who participated in this year's competition, and to the parents, teachers and judges who make this annual event possible. Congratulations to Carissa. I am honored to feature her artwork in the U.S. Capitol."
"We are grateful for the Congressional Art Competition which provides all students with an incredible opportunity to share their work with the public. We are delighted that Carissa's work has been selected as winner. Carissa Nacol's work exemplifies the high level of excellence reached in the ArtQuest program here at Santa Rosa High School," said Stefanie Nagorka, MFA, ArtQuest teacher.
Nacol is in the in the ArtQuest magnet arts program at Santa Rosa High School. She was one of four regional winners chosen by local artist judges. The three other finalists were:
- Contra Costa: Daniel Loginov, "Carquinez Bridge", John Swett High School
- Napa County: Cristina Edwards, "Gaia", American Canyon High School
- Solano County: Ibea Castillio, "Fall Harvest", Vallejo High School
The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents. Since then, over 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nation-wide competition.
Photos of each finalist's submission are below.
Frustration
Carquinez Bridge
Gaia
Fall Harvest
Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California's 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.
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