Central Valley. M-WHS students earn national recognition for artwork
| 23 May 2021 | 02:28
Monroe-Woodbury High School student Lisa Conklin was awarded the Grand Prize in U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney’s the Congressional Art Competition for her charcoal drawing entitled “Boots.” The art will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., for the next year.
Lisa Conklin has a strong interest in teaching and plans on attending a teacher’s program in college. She wants her classroom to be a creative environment where students can express their interests and talents. Lisa’s favorite medium is charcoal and enjoys drawing portraits and still lifes. She finds her inspiration from music, nature and other artists. Other mediums she enjoys using are watercolor and acrylic.
Kimberly Marquez, from Monroe-Woodbury High School, earned the most “likes” on Facebook to be named the “Facebook Fan Favorite” for her photograph, “Boy Under the Bridge,” in U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney’s the Congressional Art Competition.
Two Monroe-Woodbury High School artists were among the winners of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition, sponsored by U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney.
Congratulations to Lisa Conklin for her Grand Prize-winning submission, “Boots.” Her charcoal drawing will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., for the next year.
Kimberly Marquez, also from Monroe-Woodbury High School, earned the most “likes” on Facebook to be named the “Facebook Fan Favorite” for her photograph, “Boy Under the Bridge.”
Each spring, the Congressional Art Competition is sponsored by the members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents.
Since then, more than 650,000 high school students have been involved in the nationwide competition.