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Womack Announces Winner of 2022 Congressional Art Competition
Washington,
May 3, 2022
Washington, DC—May 3, 2022….Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today announced Shannon Smith, a senior at Flippin High School, as the winner of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition for the Third District. Shannon’s artwork, entitled “Portrait of Many Colors,” will now be sent to Washington, D.C. and displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Congressman Womack said, “Shannon’s composition and technique caught the eyes of the judges, and I congratulate her on the great achievement of winning the 2022 Congressional Art Competition. Her portrait will hang in the halls leading to the People’s House to be admired by members and visitors to the nation’s Capitol. I’m proud of the strong participation from the Third District. The submissions demonstrated the talent and creativity of young Arkansas artists.” This year’s competition featured 58 pieces of art from several different high schools throughout Arkansas’s Third Congressional District. Entries were reviewed by a panel of local judges, including Larissa Randall (Curatorial Associate, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art), Victor Gomez (Curatorial Assistant, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art), and Bootsie Ackerman (Arts supporter and former District Director for Congressman Womack). “Top 5” Finalists:
Submissions were also considered for the Patriot Award, which honors a piece that celebrates and artfully represents American ideals. This recognition was presented to Matthew Somers, a senior at Harrison High School, for his “A Hero’s Sporadic Memories” artwork. This year’s winner of the People’s Choice Award, which was decided by the public via online vote, went to Amelie Wise, a senior at Haas Hall Academy, for her piece “The Southern Girl.” This is the twelfth year Womack has hosted the Congressional Art Competition in the Third District. This nationwide contest is held annually to recognize and encourage artistic talent across the United States and in each congressional district.  Shannon Smith, winner of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition, and Congressman Womack at tonight’s award ceremony  Congressman Womack congratulates Shannon Smith  Congressman Womack with the top 5 finalists Winner Shannon Smith, Flippin High School, “Portrait of Many Colors” – The portrait is done with a batik technique, which uses wax and dye to create patterns and designs on cloth.
Patriot Award Matthew Somers, Harrison High School, “A Hero’s Sporadic Memories”– The portrait is done in pencil and showcases a World War II veteran.
People’s Choice Award Amelie Wise, Haas Hall Academy, “The Southern Girl” – The piece is done in linocut print and acrylic.
Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) has represented Arkansas’s Third Congressional District since 2011. He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee.
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