2024 Congressional Art Competition CA-05 Winners
Each spring the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district.
The winning entry from each congressional district across the United States is displayed for one year in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol.
Instead of selecting a specific theme for the 2024 contest, Congressman McClintock was seeking patriotic artwork befitting display in the U.S. Capitol for the 5th Congressional District.
The Winners:
First Place Winner: Fritzia Aguilera, "Patriotic View"
Union Mine High School
Art Teacher: Chelsey Collins
Second Place: Mary Andrews, "In Honor of Lewis Millett"
Union Mine High School
Art Teacher: Chelsey Collins
Co-Third Place (Tie): Rachel Raetz, "Letter to my Country"
Ponderosa High School
Art Teacher: Angelina Rejino of Art Creatures Fine Art
Co-Third Place (Tie): Anna Watson, "Bouquet of America"
Oak Ridge High School
Art Teacher: Quinn Linkhart
Honorable Mention: Meredith Grotto, "Braiding Hair"
Bret Harte High School
Art Teacher: Mark Waelty
Honorable Mention: Stella McDaniel, "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness"
Joseph A. Gregori High School
Art Teacher: John Miller
Honorable Mention: Tristan Russell (2023 Congressional Art Competition Winner), "Liberty’s Gaze"
Oak Ridge High School
Art Teacher: Angelina Rejino of Art Creatures Fine Art
Honorable Mention: Mason Feldman, "Because of the Brave"
Oak Ridge High School
Art Teacher: Quinn Linkhart
