Clay Honors 29 Outstanding Young High School Artists at 14th Annual Congressional Art Competition, Winner Will Travel to Washington, DC, Display Work at U.S. Capitol Complex

Clay Honors 29 Outstanding Young

High School Artists at 14th Annual Congressional Art Competition

Winner Will Travel to Washington, DC

Display Work at U.S. Capitol

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5.6.14

MEDIA CONTACT: STEVEN ENGELHARDT

(314) 504-4029

ST. LOUIS – Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay (D) St. Louis saluted 29 young artists from area high schools at his 14th Annual Congressional Art Competition.  The event, which was held at Portfolio Gallery in the historic Grand Center Arts District, drew entries from across Missouri’s 1st Congressional District.

In his remarks to the young artists, Congressman Clay said, “Among the hundreds of events that I attend each year, this is always one of my favorites. As you can see from the artwork on display here, the level of talent is truly impressive.  I am so proud of all of you.”

The Congressman also thanked the parents and teachers who had supported the creativity of these exceptional young people.

With thanks and appreciation for all of the entries, here are the results of the 2014 Congressional Art Competition in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District:

1st place:  “It Starts With a Whisper,” a work in pencil created by Micheala Intveld-Sutherlin, of McCluer High School.

(Micheala will travel to Washington, DC, courtesy of Southwest Airlines, where her winning entry will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol Complex)

2nd place:  “Resplendence,” a watercolor created by Lynda Tolley, of Ritenour High School.

3rd place (tie):  “Colorful Walkway,” a digital photograph created by Mary McGuire, of Clayton High School.

3rd place (tie):  “Castle on the Water,” an ink etching created by Claire Tshampel, of University City High School.

Congratulations to all the talented artists who participated in this year’s competition.

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