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Canoga Park - On Sunday, May 4th, sixty-five of the San Fernando Valley's most talented and visually expressive high school students displayed their artistic masterpieces at the Canoga Park Youth Arts Center as part of the 27th Annual Congressional High School Art Competition presented by Congressman Brad Sherman. Best In-Show was awarded to Austin Tallynn Carpenter, a sophomore from Valley Alternative High School, for her painting entitled “Surrounded by Darkness.” Austin will receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. compliments of Southwest Airlines and Time Warner Cable to attend a ceremony with Congressman Sherman in June where her artwork will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol for one year.
Crystal Gutierrez, a junior from High Tech High School and Thilina Fernando, a sophomore from Valley Alternative High School won first place in the categories of Photography and Painting respectively, for their works of art. High Tech High School was also awarded a $400 Arts Grant from Gelb Enterprises for having the most entries in this year’s contest. The award will help support High Tech’s art program. The two runner-ups’ artwork will hang in Congressman Sherman’s Washington D.C. and the Sherman Oaks District offices. Students wishing to compete in this year’s art competition had to live or attend a school in Congressman Sherman's district.
Deane Leavenworth of Time Warner Cable served as the master of ceremonies for this year's Congressional Art Competition. The Canoga Park Youth Art Center and its director, Stewart Vaughn, administered the judging of this year’s competition. Sponsors of the event included: Keyes Motors, The Sherman Oaks Chamber of Commerce, Roll International, Westfield, The Valley Cultural Center, The Canoga Park Youth Art Center, The Canoga Park/West Hills Chamber of Commerce, Trader Joes, California Pizza Kitchen, and Gelb Enterprises.
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