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Congressman Conaway Announces Winner of Congressional Art Competition
Winning Artwork to be Hung in United States Capitol Tunnel for One Year
Washington,
May 16, 2006 -
On Saturday, Congressman Mike Conaway (R-TX) announced the winners of the Congressional Art Competition at Angelo State University in San Angelo. Midlander Ruston Hicks came in first place for his watercolor painting entitled, “The Refinery”. Hicks is a senior at Robert E. Lee High School in Midland.
“The level of talent in this year’s Congressional Art Competition was very impressive. We had 29 entries from high schools across District 11, and the work that these students put forward was extraordinary,” said Conaway. “I would like to congratulate Ruston on winning the art competition. His work will hang inside the Capitol for members of Congress and thousands of visitors to see.”
Hicks’ painting will be sent to Washington, DC to be hung in the Cannon Tunnel, a walkway inside the U.S. Capitol Building. This walkway is used by Members of Congress, congressional staff, and the general public as they enter the Capitol. The annual exhibit represents the combined efforts of Members of Congress, students, and teachers who encourage their students to enter the competition. The winning art entry from each District is displayed in the Capitol for one year.
The panel of judges consisted of Margaret Mallard, Donna Swartz and Velma Jo McCully, all of San Angelo. Hicks will receive complimentary framing for his entry from Michael’s Arts and Crafts in Midland. He will also receive three complimentary airline tickets from Southwest Airlines to attend the opening of the exhibit in Washington, DC, as well as two nights free lodging.
Second place was awarded to Cody Thomas, a student at San Angelo Central High school for his colored-pencil drawing. Third place went to Heather Wylie from Cornerstone Christian School in San Angelo for her acrylic painting entitled, “Orange Bayou”. Fourth place went to Tara King of Ballinger High School, and the Honorable Mention went to Kallie White of Llano High School. The 2nd through Honorable Mention place winners will have their artwork hung in one of Congressman Conaway’s district offices for the next year.
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