Congressman Panetta Announces Winners of the 2020 Congressional Art Competition
SALINAS, CA – Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) announced the winners of the 2020 Congressional Art Competition.
"During this time of social distancing, I am proud that we were able to hold this Congressional Art Competition virtually and provide students an outlet to showcase their creativity and talent," said Congressman Panetta. "Congratulations to the winners of this year's competition. I look forward to having these pieces of art displayed in my offices and in the U.S. Capitol for constituents from our community and visitors from around the world to see."
The winning entry, "A Fish By Any Other Name" was submitted by Delson Hays, a senior at Pacific Grove High School. His piece will be displayed in the United States Capitol Building for one year. Hays and a family member are invited to attend a special Congressional Art Competition ceremony with other young artists from around the country in Washington, D.C., on a date to be determined.
The second place entry, "Dreams and Visions" was submitted by Zixin "Cinde" Chen, a sophomore at Stevenson School. Chen's piece will be displayed in Congressman Panetta's Washington, D.C. office. The third place entry, "Golden Skies Over The Gate" was submitted by Gracie Gaon, a junior at Santa Catalina School. Gaon's piece will be displayed in Congressman Panetta's district office.
Pictures of the winning submissions can be found below.
The competition's honorable mentions include:
- Caitlyn Sullivan, Santa Catalina, "Nook"
- Michelle Furlanic, Harbor High School, "Snow Bound"
- Kylie Ludviksen, Santa Catalina, "Ponderosa"
- Anna Yeh, Santa Catalina, "Grandfather"
- Fiona Landau, Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School, "Solange"
"A Fish By Any Other Name" by Delson Hays
"Dreams and Visions" by Zixin "Cinde" Chen
"Golden Skies Over The Gate" by Gracie Gaon