WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM) – The two men who represent the Lakeshore in the US House have had their annual art decisions made.
Both Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) and Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph), along with their colleagues on Capitol Hill, stage Congressional Art Competitions, looking to inspire young artists with the opportunity to have their work displayed in the Capitol building for the next year.
“Ruby Red Thoughts” by Kaylynn Barrett (photo courtesy office of US House Rep. Bill Huizenga)
A panel of local art and design professionals, after evaluating 12 finalists, decided on Wednesday (May 12, 2021) that “Ruby Red Thoughts,” created by Kaylynn Barrett of West Ottawa High, was the winner of the 2nd District competition. The work was crafted using the Indonesian technique of Batik, a wax-resistant dye on a fabric canvas. Fellow WOHS Panther Ava Reynolds was second, with Jody Brown of Zeeland East third.
“Sunset in Playa de Carmen” by Hayden Siebers. (photo courtesy office of US House Rep. Fred Upton)
A week earlier (May 5, 2021), members of the Kalamazoo Institute of Art decided that “Sunset in Playa del Carmen,” a ink pen drawing by Portage Central High product Hayden Siebers, was worthy of winning the 6th District competition.
The Congressional Art Competition, now in its 40th year, annually showcases high school art talent from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and US territories.
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