Rep. Miller Announces Winners for 2012 Congressional Art Competition
Of some 72 entries, five students in Michigan's 10th congressional district were recognized by Rep. Candice Miller, local judges and fans for their artistic talents.
U.S. Rep. Candice Miller (R-District 10) has announced the first, second, third and online “Fan Favorite” winners for this year’s Artistic Discovery art competition. The Congressional Art Competition, created in 1982, honors high school students from each of the nation’s congressional districts. This year, students in Michigan’s 10th congressional district, which includes Macomb Township, entered 72 pieces of artwork. “We have a wonderful array of talented students living in our communities and I was so honored to be able to highlight all of their artistic work through this year’s competition,” Miller said, in a prepared statement. “I congratulate our winners: Jonathan Cooke, Amber McCausland, Amanda Schmidt, Kerrie Zhu, and Jennifer …
Jenny Whalen
11:56 am on Monday, May 7, 2012
It would be pretty neat to know your artwork is on display at the U.S. Capitol, but I would think a small scholarship or something would be more appreciated by students. Thoughts? more ›