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Congressman Brian Higgins has announced the winners of the annual Congressional Art Competition. Aniyah Brown took first prize. The top piece from each congressional district is displayed in the Cannon Tunnel of the Capitol Building.
"Artistic expression is an integral part of a student's education," said Higgins, a member of the Congressional Arts Caucus. "I am always impressed to see the quality work that students submit to this competition, and am proud to display Aniyah's piece in the U.S. Capitol to represent our district."
More than 90 submissions from high schools throughout the district were on display in the first floor lobby of the Larkin building from April 28 through May 4. On Sunday, Higgins hosted a ceremony for teachers, students and their families and the top winners were announced.
This year's judges were Leslie Zemsky, a local artist and member of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery board of directors; and Jen Swan, associate director for Arts Services Initiative of Western New York.
Below is a list of this year's winners:
Name: Aniyah Brown
School: City Honors High School
Title: "Self Portrait"
Medium: Oil Paint
Name: Aleena Jafri
School: City Honors High School
Title: "Sketch of a Woman"
Medium: Graphite
Name: Alex Currie
School: Amherst Central High School
Title: "Our Last Hope"
Medium: Photography
Name: Theonest Irakoze
School: Burgard Vocational High School
Title: "City Hall"
Medium: Pen & Ink
People's Choice Award from The Online Gallery
Name: Alex Currie
School: Amherst Central High School
Title: "Our Last Hope"
Medium: Photography