CONGRESSMAN CHRIS VAN HOLLEN
Maryland’s 8th District
For Immediate Release
March 22, 2016
Van Hollen Announces Winners of the 35th Annual Congressional Art Competition
Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Westminster, Laurel, Bethesda, New Market, Germantown, North Potomac, Rockville, Potomac & Washington, DC Students Among Those to Win Honors
Photo: Congressman Van Hollen with Alannah Van Horn, the Eighth District’s 2016 Congressional Art Competition WinnerRockville, MD – Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen announced the winners of the 35th annual Congressional Art Competition for high school students on March 6, 2016 at Washington ArtWorks in Rockville, MD. At this event, attended by over 300 students, teachers, principals, families, and friends, Congressman Van Hollen honored all the participants and this year’s winner, Alannah Van Horn. Van Horn, a junior at Westminster High School, will have her charcoal self-portrait displayed in the U.S. Capitol beginning in June for one year.
Two hundred and seventy students from 29 schools within the Eighth Congressional District participated in the competition. Congressman Van Hollen presented certificates of participation to each student who submitted artwork. Jurors selected 90 entries to include in the exhibition that was on display at Washington ArtWorks through March 20, 2016. From these 90 entries, 16 student works were selected for special recognition. Additional details on the students who were recognized are below.
The full list of recognized artists is below:
First Place:
The winner’s artwork will be on display in the United States Capitol beginning in June for one year and will join winning entries from every congressional district in the country. The first place was awarded to:
Alannah Van Horn – Junior from Westminster
Westminster High School
Art Work Entitled: Self-portrait
Medium: charcoal
Art Teacher: Jim Roberts
The Jane E. Lawton Memorial Award:
This award honors the late Delegate Lawton for her exceptional service, undeniable exuberance, and devotion to the arts. This award is for singular vision or unique use of materials, reflecting Delegate Lawton’s individuality and vitality. This piece will hang in Congressman Van Hollen’s Rockville office for one year. The Jane E. Lawton Memorial was awarded to:
Sara David – Senior from Laurel
The Nora School
Art Work Entitled: Self-portrait
Medium: acrylic, cardboard
Art Teacher: Nic Galloro
Washington ArtWorks Award:
The Washington ArtWorks Award is awarded to the student artist who best exemplifies a mastery of technique and form. The artwork displays maturity both in concept and execution that is beyond their years and promotes artistic excellence going forward. The Washington ArtWorks Award was awarded to:
Katie Waller – Sophomore from Bethesda
Holton-Arms School
Art Work Entitled: I Can Do It Myself
Medium: charcoal on toned paper
Art Teacher: Ben Ferry
Washington School of Photography Award:
The Best of Photography Award is given to the student that best demonstrates an understanding of photographic principles. Their use of composition and lighting goes beyond the basic ideas of imagery, but also conveys a story or feeling to the audience. The Washington School of Photography Award was awarded to:
Melanie Raible – Junior from New Market
Linganore High School
Art Work Entitled: Lost at the Fair
Medium: digital photography
Art Teacher: Tracey Ellis Guss
Runner-ups (in no particular order):
The six runner-ups will have their work displayed in Congressman Van Hollen’s Capitol Hill and district offices for the next year.
Jessica Lee – Senior from Germantown
Richard Montgomery High School
Art Work Entitled: Pause
Medium: acrylic and paper collage on illustration board
Art Teacher: Katherine Stanton
Ken Ha – Senior from Silver Spring
Albert Einstein High School
Art Work Entitled: Self-portrait
Medium: acrylics on board
Art Teacher: Mygenet Harris
Jordan Fues – Junior from Bethesda
Holton-Arms School
Art Work Entitled: Jump
Medium: digital photography
Art Teacher: Donna Maclean
Gabriela Glueck – Junior from North Potomac
Thomas S. Wootton High School
Art Work Entitled: Doesn’t Exist
Medium: paint
Art Teacher: Quan Duong
Siang-Yong Ho – Junior from Rockville
Thomas S. Wootton High School
Art Work Entitled: Orange and White Flowers in Glass
Medium: acrylic
Art Teacher: Jessica Coleman
Valerie Lam – Senior from Rockville
Thomas S. Wootton High School
Art Work Entitled: Unwind
Medium: charcoal & prismacolor on toned paper
Art Teacher: Quan Duong
Honorable Mentions (in no particular order):
Jackie Hardie– Sophomore from Potomac
Holton-Arms School
Art Work Entitled: Gametime
Medium: pencil on paper
Art Teacher: Ben Ferry
Jasma Stein – Senior from Rockville
The Nora School
Art Work Entitled: There Should Be Two
Medium: oil pastel
Art Teacher: Nic Galloro
Max Klaverkamp – Senior from Silver Spring
The Siena School
Art Work Entitled: 4 x 5 Train Study #3
Medium: photography large format B&W
Art Teacher: Kristian Whipple
A. Nicole Tritt – Senior from Westminster
Westminster High School
Art Work Entitled: Self-portrait
Medium: charcoal
Art Teacher: Christine Wenderoth
Alexandra Novichkova– Senior from Gaithersburg
Thomas S. Wootton High School
Art Work Entitled: Board Game
Medium: scratchboard
Art Teacher: Jessica Coleman
Shira Kunik – Freshman from Washington, DC
Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
Art Work Entitled: Sweet Sandy Feet
Medium: photography silver gelatin black & white hand made in a real darkroom
Art Teacher: Jerry Eisner
