Reichert Announces 2009 Congressional Art Competition Winner
Teen from Tahoma Senior High School Wins Award, Trip to Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.,
May 12 -
Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) announced today that Kendra Hobbs, a junior from Tahoma Senior High School, has won the 2009 Congressional Arts Competition held in Washington’s Eighth Congressional District. Kendra was chosen last night after judging took place at the Bellevue Arts Museum, with 28 students participating from area high schools.
“We had so many great projects and talented artists in this year’s competition, but I’m excited to announce our winner, Kendra Hobbs,” said Reichert. “It’s so important for our young people to be able to develop and demonstrate their talents, whether they are painting, drawing, or sculpting. This generation represents the future of this country and we need to encourage and instill in them that there is limitless opportunities to do what you want to do, to pursue the American dream, whatever your dream may be. Congratulations to Kendra, and everyone who participated in this year’s competition.”
Kendra’s artwork, a pointism work entitled, “Owl,” will be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel, a prominent thoroughfare on Capitol Hill, tread by numerous visitors and members of Congress to the U.S. Capitol. Kendra is invited to Washington, D.C. to attend the annual unveiling ceremony held on June 24, 2009.
Since 1982, the Congressional Arts Competition has offered high school students from across the nation the opportunity to exhibit their artwork in the United States Capitol. Over the years, more than 650,000 high school students have participated in the competition.
This year’s submitted art projects will be on display at the Bellevue Arts Museum until May 24, 2009.
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