Downers Grove North Artists Go 1-2 in Congressional Art Show

artists took first and second place in a Congressional Art Competition showcased at . 

DGN Student Kelly Egan took first place for her piece, “Painted.” Her artwork will be displayed in a corridor of the U.S. Capitol for one year as part of a national exhibit dedicated to the talent of America’s youth.

Egan also received two round-trip tickets to Washington, D.C. to attend a national award ceremony with other young artists from across the country.

“Kelly’s digitally-altered photograph was equally imaginative and creative,” said Biggert in a release. “Our judges, who are artists themselves, were delighted at how her work engages the viewer and urges you to look longer and discover more.”

DGN's Morgan Sandacz took second place with her photograph, “Enlighten Me,” will be showcased in Biggert’s Washington, D.C. office. Plainfield East's Jake Runnion took third place for his piece entitled, “The Greatest Everyday,” which will be displayed in Biggert’s Willowbrook office.

The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide contest that provides an opportunity for Members of Congress to showcase the artistic talents of high school students. Since it was launched in 1982, more than 690,000 young artists have participated.

“This year, we received an amazing collection of artwork including photography, watercolor, oil paint, woodcut print, and more,” said Biggert in the release.

“With 40 entries from seven area high schools, this year’s contest showcased a wide array of our community’s most talented students. Today’s event is an opportunity to commend these students for their hard work and encourage them to continue to use and sharpen their artistic skills.”