Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Jerrica Tietz wins Congressional Art Competition for second time

Jerrica Tietz will be traveling to Washington DC again this summer to be recognized at an awards ceremony for winning the Congressional Art Competition for congressional District One. She was notified by Congressman Jeff Fortenberry's office that her drawing won.

Brianna Wegner was named Honorary Distinction for her drawing.

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.

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.
Brianna's drawing

Jerrica's drawing