“The Light at the End of the Tunnel” by Katie Melville to be displayed in U.S. Capitol
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that a digital photograph by Katie Melville, a sophomore at Davenport West High School, was selected to represent Iowa’s Second Congressional District in the 2016 Congressional Art Contest. The People’s Choice Award winner was selected in an online competition in which more than 1600 votes were cast. Melville’s winning drawing, “The Light at the End of the Tunnel,” was one of nearly 50 entries from 12 different high schools in 10 counties. It will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year and Melville will receive a free trip to Washington, D.C. to attend the unveiling as well as a reception held to honor all of this year’s winners.
“Each year I am more and more impressed by the creativity, ingenuity, and talent of our local high school students. I send my congratulations to all of the young artists whose wonderful submissions made it a very close contest this year. I especially want to congratulate Katie and look forward to welcoming her and her family to Washington and seeing her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol,” said Loebsack.
The artwork of the first and second runners-up will be displayed in Loebsack’s district offices in Davenport and Iowa City. The first runner-up was “Kolibe” by Kate Goodvin from Iowa City High School and the second runner-up was “Mississippi Fly Away” by Maia Jenkins who attends Keokuk High School.
Winner:
Katie Melville, Davenport West High School
“The Light at the End of the Tunnel”
First Runner-up:
Kate Goodvin, Iowa City High School
Second Runner-up:
Maia Jenkins, Keokuk High School
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