Ansonia Students Take Part In Congressional Art Competition

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOSeven Ansonia students participated in this year’s Congressional Art Competition, sponsored by the Third Congressional District and U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro.

The students met with DeLauro recently. From right to left, the students are: Paulina Topczewska, Albert Kwaskiewicz, Stephanie Duncan, Amanda Audette, and Leaticia Nyange.

Two students — Ben Ayala and Ericka Cielo — participated, but are not present in the photo. 

Two students received Honorable Mention: Ben Ayala and Amanda Audette.

Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. The competition provides an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents.

Students submit entries to their representative’s office, and panels of local artists in each district select the winning entries, which are then displayed for one year at the Capitol.

Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual Awards Ceremony in Washington, DC. Since it began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated. 

Click here for more information about the art competition. 

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