Betty McCollum | wikipedia
Betty McCollum | wikipedia
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) celebrates the winners of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition in Minnesota’s Fourth Congressional District:
Karin Hoyt of Mounds View High School took first place for her artwork “Flyaways.” Evelyn Lienke of North High School finished in second place with “Electric Motor Alley Part 2” and Elsa Mechelke of Highland Park High School took third place with “Sea Turtles.”
“Minnesota is fortunate to be such a strong national leader in the arts, and every year I am so impressed by the talent and creativity of young artists here in the Fourth District,” McCollum said. “This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the talents of students in our community, and I congratulate this year’s winning young artists!
The first place winner will have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol alongside winners from across the U.S.In addition, runners-up will be displayed in Congresswoman McCollum's offices in Washington, D.C. and in Saint Paul. The competition was open to Fourth District high school students and attracted dozens of entries. The winners were announced at recognition evening on Wednesday, May 3, at the Schmidt Artist Lofts in Saint Paul.
All 2023 entries can be viewed in an online gallery here.
Watch: Congresswoman McCollum congratulates the winners.
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