Prescott, AZ – Every spring, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the Congressional Art Competition, which recognizes and celebrates the artistic talent of high school students in each congressional district.
On Saturday, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) welcomed students, families, and educators to the Phippen Museum in Prescott, where he presented scholarship awards to outstanding young artists from across Arizona’s Second Congressional District.
The event would not have been possible without the dedication of Edd Kellerman, Jeannette Holverson, and the entire team at the Phippen Museum. Local artists Susan Averill, Chris Sommerfelt, and Karen Armstrong also volunteered their time to review the entries and select this year’s winning pieces.
Additionally, several of Arizona’s premier colleges and universities partnered with the competition by offering tuition scholarships, including Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Grand Canyon University, Northern Arizona University, Northern Pioneer College, and Yavapai College.
“The Congressional Art Competition offers our talented high school artists the opportunity to showcase their skills, and it’s an honor to play a role in the process. On behalf of my team, I am deeply grateful to the Phippen Museum, our partners in higher education, and our professional judges for collaborating on this great tradition. We also appreciate the teachers who encouraged their students to participate, as well as everyone who came out to celebrate this occasion,” said Rep. Crane.
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