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Rep. Tom Graves Announces Winners Of 14th District Congressional Art Competition

Washington, Mar 19 -

Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) announced the winners of the annual 14th District Congressional Art Competition at a reception last month at Rockmart Cultural Arts Center in Rockmart. JC Wang, who attends Darlington School, was awarded first place for his work “Wrinkles.” As the winner, Mr. Wang’s work will be displayed in the Cannon House Office Building tunnel to the U.S. Capitol building for one year along with the first place artwork from each congressional district across the country.

“Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's Congressional Art Competition, and thanks to Rockmart Cultural Arts Center for hosting the reception. I'm continually impressed by the talented young people of the 14th District,” said Rep. Graves. “I look forward to seeing JC’s work represent Northwest Georgia in the Capitol for the next year.”

  (Left to right: Emie Blaylock, Kiana Mata, Rep. Graves, Ashton Ray, Makayla Keasler and JC Wang)

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The results are as follows:

First Place: JC Wang, Darlington School, “Wrinkles”

Second Place: Makayla Keasler, Model High School, “Clavicles”

Third Place: Emie Blaylock, Christian Heritage School, “Serenity”

Honorable Mention: Ashton Ray, Armuchee High School, “Chicago Boat Harbor”

Honorable Mention: Kiana Mata, Armuchee High School, “The City On The Turtle’s Back”

The 14th District Congressional Art Competition was open to all high school students across the district. The competition was facilitated by Rockmart Cultural Arts Center, which collected the submissions and appointed an independent panel of judges to select the winners.

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