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Etowah Student Wins Congressional Art Contest
The first place winner Aidan Lyerly received an art scholarship as well as two plane tickets to Washington D.C. for the awards ceremony.
From The Office of Barry Loudermilk: Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) announced the winners of the 2017 Congressional Art Competition for the 11th District at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw. Aidan Lyerly, who attends Etowah High School in Woodstock, received the grand prize for his piece entitled “Beggar.”The winning artwork, selected by an independent panel of judges, will be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol for an entire year. Entries were submitted from 11 schools across Georgia’s 11th District.“Students from all over my district annually submit incredible artwork, and this year is no different,” said Rep. Loudermilk. “The talent these young men and women display through their art continues to inspire me and many others. Through this contest, the hard work and creativity of these students is admired and appreciated. I look forward to seeing the winning piece displayed in our nation’s Capitol.”
2017 Congressional Art Competition Results:
- First Place Winner Student: Aidan Lyerly
- Art Piece Title: “Beggar”Medium: Oil on canvas
- School: Etowah High School
- Teacher: Ms. Shannah Dean
- Second Place Winner Student: Grace Maavere
- Artwork Title: “Hooked”Medium: Ink, watercolor
- School: Creekview High School
- Teacher: Linda Nicholson
- Third Place Winner Student: Madison Burgard
- Artwork Title: “Printed Stare”Medium: Acrylic paint on paper
- School: Creekview High School
- Teacher: Linda Nicholson
- Honorable Mention #1 Student: Trinity Byrd
- Artwork Title: “Bloom from Despair"Medium: Acrylic
- School: Cass High School
- Teacher: Katherine Jenkins
- Honorable Mention #2 Student: Graciela Elaine
- Artwork Title: “Miscellaneous Leaf Drawing”Medium: Colored pencils
- School: River Ridge High School
- Teacher: MaryJo Mulvey
This year’s winner, Aidan Lyerly, received an art scholarship and two airline tickets to Washington D.C. for the official awards ceremony this summer.
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