Elbert County Student Wins Congressional Art Competition
Monroe, GA–On Saturday, March 23rd, U.S. Representative Mike Collins (GA-10) revealed the winning entry for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. During a ceremony at the Lyndon House Arts Center, Braelyn Bozarth won first place for an oil on canvas entitled Café. Braelyn is a senior at Elbert County Comprehensive High School and will receive two airline tickets and an invitation to attend a reception in Washington, D.C., where her artwork will hang for one year in the U.S. Capitol.
Congressman Collins also congratulated the following winning artists:
- Emmeline Niolon, from Athens Academy, who placed second;
- Addalyn Perkins, from Monroe Area High School, who placed third;
- Carrigan Haney, from Bethlehem Christian Academy, who received an honorable mention for Best Mixed Media;
- Carson Nelson, from Athens Academy, who received an honorable mention for Best Drawing;
- Siena Avolio, from Athens Academy, who received an honorable mention for Best Painting;
- Skye Wilkie, from Monroe Area High School, who received an honorable mention for Best Digital Art; and
- Sophie Reid, from Bethlehem Christian Academy, who received an honorable mention for Best Photography.
Café by Braelyn Bozarth
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“Congratulations to every student who participated in this year’s Congressional Art Competition,” said Congressman Collins. “Georgia’s 10th District is home to some of the most creative and talented artists. Each year, members of Congress showcase artwork from across the country in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol, and I look forward to adding Braelyn’s painting to this national exhibit.” 72 high school students from the 10th Congressional District participated in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. Click HERE to view their student artwork. ### |