Representative Sander Levin recognized today the artistic talents of local high school students who entered the 29th Annual Congressional Art Competition.  Entries are on display until Sunday at Warren City Hall.

“The art competition encourages the creative talents of our young people and gives them the opportunity to share their work with the thousands of visitors the Capitol receives each year,” said Rep. Levin.  “Thank you to those who make this competition possible - the art teachers, parents, judges, and especially the student artists.”

This year’s first place winner is Alecia Hansen with a watercolor painting named “Violet Landscape” done in pencil.  Alecia is a 10th grader at Lakeview High School.  As the first place winner, Alecia’s artwork will be prominently displayed for one year in the Cannon Corridor of the United States Capitol with winners from other congressional districts.   

The second place winner is Danielle Owensby.  Danielle is a 12th grader from East Detroit High School.  Her artwork, done in pen and ink, is called “Child’s Play”.

The third place winner is Sarah Franz with a photograph called “Veiled”.  Sarah is a 12th grader from Fraser High School.

The annual competition is held to highlight the importance of art education in more than 200 congressional districts nationally.