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Connolly Announces Winners of 2023 Congressional Art Competition

Washington, May 8, 2023

On Sunday May 7, 2023, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) hosted his annual reception for participants in the 11^th District Congressional Art Competition at Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia. Judged by a panel of representatives from local art organizations, this yearly competition celebrates student artists from across the 11^th District. This year’s competition featured 140 pieces of artwork.

“The Congressional Art Competition is always a highlight of my year,” said Connolly. “I am blown away by the talent of our community’s students, and I am honored to play a small role in supporting their artistic careers. Congratulations to this year’s winners and to all who participated!”

The first, second, and third place winners of Congressman Connolly’s 2023 Congressional Art Competition are as follows:

First Place: “Love Language” – Gouache painting by Kaitlyn Kim, Centreville High School. The first place winner receives a $500 scholarship sponsored by ArtsFairfax as well as a scholarship from the Mason Community Arts Academy to take a course over the summer. The winner’s artwork will hang in the US Capitol for one year.

Second Place: “Big Shoes to Fill” – Acrylic painting by Bumkyu Kang, Oakton High School. The second place winner is also the recipient of the 2023 High School Rising Star award. The winner receives a $300 scholarship sponsored by ArtsFairfax and their artwork will hang in the Workhouse Vulcan Gallery for one year.

Third Place: “Food for the Soul” – Acrylic painting by Anya Huang, Langley High School. The third place winner receives a $200 scholarship sponsored by ArtsFairfax and their artwork will hang in Congressman Connolly’s district office for a year.

More information about the Congressional Art Competition is available here and here.