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WASHINGTON— Congressman Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) today announced the winners of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition in the Second District of Oklahoma.
Abbi Ray from Kinta High School took home “Best of Show” for her photograph and it will hang in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC for one year.
“We have so many talented artists in the Second Congressional District, and I’m amazed by the entries we receive for the art competition each year,” Mullin said. “All of these students have shown a deep commitment to their craft, and I couldn’t be more proud that they call the Second District home.”
2019 Congressional Art Competition Winners
Photography
1st Place- Abbi Ray, Kinta High School
2nd Place- Abbi Ray, Kinta High School
3rd Place- Abbi Ray, Kinta High School
Mixed Media
1st Place- Makenzey Simpson, Jay High School
2nd Place- Devon Leonard, Kinta High School
3rd Place- Hasanah Searcy, Thunderbird Youth Academy
Paintings
1st Place- Sara Brewer, Tahlequah High School
2nd Place- Yanely ChaCha, Tahlequah High School
3rd Place- Araya Dry, Jay High School
Drawings
1st Place- Erin Berry, Tahlequah High School
2nd Place- Ashlynn Owens, Quapaw High School
3rd Place – Clailey Blunk, Quapaw High School
The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for Members of Congress to encourage and recognize artistic talent in their district.
The competition is open to all high school students (grades 9-12) in the Second Congressional District of Oklahoma.
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