WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) announced the winner of the 2018 Congressional Art Competition. Hannah Kessinger, a senior from Hillsboro High School won first place for her piece “Warm.” Her piece will be displayed with all winning entries from congressional districts across the country in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
Anne Knellinger, a senior from Walnut Hills High School won second place for her piece “A Thought.” Gilllian FaJack, a junior from The Summit Country Day won third place for her piece “Liquid City.” Aaron McCoy, a sophomore from Miami Valley Christian Academy won the Viewer’s Choice Award for his piece “Faded Light.” The runners-up will have their artwork displayed prominently in one of Congressman Wenstrup’s offices.
This year’s competition had 46 talented entries from across the Second District, and a panel of local artists selected the top three winning entries. The Viewer’s Choice Award was determined by online voting.
Upon announcing the winners, Congressman Wenstrup released the following statement:
“Thank you to each student who entered this year’s competition. I am proud to have so many talented artists in Ohio’s Second District. I congratulate Hannah for her winning piece and look forward to showing it off to those visiting the Capitol this year,” said Congressman Brad Wenstrup.
1st Place: “Warm” – Acrylic (self-portrait) – Hannah Kessinger – Senior at Hillsboro High School
2nd Place: “A Thought” – Linoleum Print – Anne Knellinger – Senior at Walnut Hills High School
3rd Place: “Liquid Cincy” – Photograph/Edited Photograph – Gillian FaJack –– Junior at The Summit Country Day
Viewer’s Choice: “Faded Light” – Black & White Photography – Aaron McCoy – Sophomore at Miami Valley Christian Academy
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