MVHS 11th Grader Wins Congressional Art Competition

Post date: May 9, 2016 1:01:14 PM

Please congratulate Richard Ward for having his artwork selected for display in the Congressional Art Competition. Richard's artwork will represent congresswomen Annie Kuster and the 2nd Congressional District in New Hampshire.About the Competition:Each spring the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. The winning entry from each congressional district across the United States is displayed for one year in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol. The winning student from each congressional district is invited, along with one guest, to the unveiling of the exhibit and a reception in Washington, D.C., and is provided two round-trip airline tickets for the occasion.

http://concordmonitor.com/Merrimack-Valley-student-wins-competition-1974943 - Concord Monitor Article

Update: The picture below is of Richard's artwork hanging in the underground walkway between the Senate office buildings and the Capitol.