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DAVIS ANNOUNCES 2022 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION WINNERS

Davis Announces 2022 Congressional Art Competition Winners
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) today announced the winner of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition for the 13th District is Madison Wang, a senior at Maroa-Forsyth High School. Her submission will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. for one year. The second place winner was Ellee Ford a sophomore at Urbana High School and the third place winner was Honora Hoey a senior at the same school. Their artwork will be displayed in Davis’ district offices. All three winning art pieces were judged by local art experts and can be viewed below.
“Congratulations to Madison on her accomplishment. I look forward to seeing her artwork proudly displayed in the U.S. Capitol for thousands of visitors, staff, and Members of Congress to view,”said Davis. “I also congratulate the other winners on being selected and thank all of the students who participated in this year’s competition.”
About The Competition
Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives as an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our congressional district. The Congressional Art Competition was created in 1982, and hundreds of thousands of high school students have participated throughout the years. One winner is chosen from each participating district and the winner’s artwork is then sent to Washington, D.C. for display in the U.S. Capitol.
2022 Congressional Art Competition 1st Place
“Corrupted” colored pencil drawing by Madison Wang, Maroa-Forsyth High School
Description: A self-portrait consisting of three versions of myself.
2022 Congressional Art Competition 2nd Place
“Night Lights and Watery Sights” silver gelatin print by Ellee Ford, Urbana High School
Description: Black and white photo of wet street and buildings at night.
2022 Congressional Art Competition 3rd Place
“Extension of Eye” digital photograph by Honora Hoey, Urbana High School
Description: Abstract photo of the inside of a glass, light refracted on the right side.

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