Rep. Robert Pittenger
WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Pittenger is excited to announce five local students have been named finalists in the 2016 Congressional Art Competition.
**Sneha Mehrotra, a junior at Ardrey Kell High School, was selected for the mixed media entry titled “Yogi.”
**Parker Greaves, a senior at Renaissance at Olympic High School, was selected for the graphite entry titled “Andrew.”
**Emily Jane Chapman, a senior at Weddington High School, was selected for the graphite entry titled “Celtic Self Portrait.”
**Brooke Drury, a sophomore at Providence High School, was selected for the mixed medium entry titled “The Daydreamer.”
**Jacob Thomas, a junior at Parkwood High School, was selected for the photograph entry titled “Reflections.”
These five finalists were selected with input from the community via a competition on Congressman Pittenger’s Facebook page. A sixth “wild card” finalist will be selected later this week by a professional art instructor from the Art Institute of Charlotte.
After final judging, the first place entry will be displayed in a busy corridor of the U.S. Capitol for one year.
A reception for all participants, their families, and teachers will be held Friday, April 15th, 4-6:30 p.m., at the Art Institute of Charlotte. The winning entry will be announced at the reception.
“We will proudly display the winning entry in one of the busiest corridors of the U.S. Capitol so that we can brag on our exceptional local students each time we pass by,” said Congressman Pittenger. “Congratulations to the finalists, and to each student who entered. You displayed tremendous skill and courage, and we are proud of all of you.”
To view a slideshow of all 35 entries, including the 5 finalists, please visit Congressman Pittenger’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/CongressmanPittenger.
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