Clay Salutes 2015 Congressional Art Competition Winners

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Clay Salutes 2015 Artistic Discovery Congressional Art Competition Winners

36 Young Artists Competed to Have Work Displayed at U.S. Capitol Complex

Congressman Clay congratulated 36 talented high school artists from across Missouri’s 1st congressional district who competed in the 15th Annual Congressional Art Competition.  This year’s winning entry is a mixed media piece entitled “Mrs. Tidball,” created by Joyce Hau, a senior at McCluer High School.  Ms. Hau’s colorful work will be on display at the U.S. Capitol Complex.  She will travel to Washington, DC, courtesy of Southwest Airlines, to unveil her winning entry.

In his remarks to the overflow crowd of young artists, parents and teachers who gathered at Portfolio Gallery in historic Grand Center, Congressman Clay said,“Tonight, we are celebrating our fifteenth year of recognizing outstanding young artistic talent.  As you can see from the artwork on display here, the level of talent is truly impressive. Your work is inspiring, and I encourage all of you to continue to develop your creative talents.”

The Artistic Discovery Congressional Art Competition is in its 31st year nationally.  This is the 15th year that Congressman Clay has conducted the competition in Missouri’s First Congressional District.

Congratulations to all the young artists.  Here are the results:

1st place - “Mrs. Tidball”

 (A mixed media work by Joyce Hau , McClure H.S.)

2nd place - “Essence of Self”

(A mixed media work by Stefany Galvez, Cleveland Naval ROTC.)

3rd place - “Perception of Fortune”

(A work in cray-pan by Taylor Donato, McCluer H.S.)