(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A high school student in Colorado Springs took home best in show for their work in the Colorado 5th Congressional District Art Competition.
Representative Jeff Crank presented the award on Friday, April 25 to Elizabeth Lopez of Cheyenne Mountain High School.
Her artwork will be displayed for one year in the nation’s Captiol, along the hallway between the Cannon House Office Building, and the U.S. Capitol Building for members of Congress, their staff, and thousands of visitors to view. The exhibit in Washington will also include artwork from other contest winners nationwide.
“435 art pieces hang in that tunnel, so it’s a way to just kind of walk along in an art gallery, and see these great pieces from the great kids,” said Crank.
The competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents. Since then, over 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nationwide competition.
