Congressman Glenn Thompson | Glenn Thompson Official website
Congressman Glenn Thompson | Glenn Thompson Official website
DuBois, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced the winner of the 2023 Artistic Discovery Congressional Art Competition: Alma Swartzentruber, a senior at Keystone High School.
Ms. Swartzentruber, of Clarion County, won for her charcoal and graphite piece titled "Great Horned Owl". An independent panel of judges selected Ms. Swartzentruber's work for the top prize from a record 73 entries, which is one of the largest groups of students to participate in Pennsylvania’s Fifteenth Congressional District Art Competition.
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, more than 650,000 high school students have participated in the nationwide competition.
Ms. Swartzentruber's artwork will be displayed in a special exhibit in the U.S. Capitol for one year with winners from every congressional district in the nation. She and other winners are invited to attend a June reception in Washington, D.C.
"Congratulations to Alma Swartzentruber on winning First Place in the annual Artistic Discovery Congressional Art Competition. Ms. Swartzentruber is an incredible artist and I look forward to showcasing her artwork in the halls of Congress for the next year," Rep. Thompson said. "The talent displayed at the Winkler Gallery of Fine Arts is remarkable. Thank you to all who participated for their hard work and dedication. Additionally, I want to thank the family, friends, and teachers who continue to nurture and support these creative talents and all who helped make this year's showcase a success."
The winners were announced Saturday during an exhibit at the Winkler Gallery of Fine Art in DuBois, Pa.:
First Place
NAME: Alma Swartzentruber
SCHOOL: Keystone High School
WORK/MEDIUM: Charcoal and Graphite
TEACHER: Janet Hockman
Second Place
NAME: Lingham Wan
SCHOOL: Lewisburg High School
WORK/MEDIUM: Painting
TEACHER: Frank Zhang
Third Place
NAME: Lychelle Whitlatch
SCHOOL: Keystone High School
WORK/MEDIUM: Charcoal and Graphite
TEACHER: Janet Hockman
Fourth Place
NAME: Alana Pistner
SCHOOL: Elk County Catholic High School
WORK/MEDIUM: Prisma Colored Pencils
TEACHER: Elizabeth Scacchitti
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