Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today announced Sarah Bilby, a senior at Siloam Springs High School, as the winner of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for the Third District. Sarah’s artwork, entitled “No Longer Mundane,” will now be sent to Washington, D.C. and displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
Congressman Womack said, “Sarah used her artistic eye and skill to tell a deeply personal story, and I congratulate her on winning the 2021 Congressional Art Competition. Her painting will soon flank the halls of America’s Capitol to be seen by members and visitors alike. I’m proud of all our participants and the immense creativity and talent showcased by their submissions.”
This year’s competition featured 32 pieces of art from several different high schools throughout Arkansas’s Third Congressional District. Entries were reviewed by a panel of local judges, including Larissa Randall (Curatorial Assistant, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art), Amber Perrodin (Artist & Community Manager, 214), and Kerbie Lansford (Owner, The Frame Shoppe).
Judges “Top 5” Finalists:
- 1st Place: Sarah Bilby, Siloam Springs High School, “No Longer Mundane”
- 2nd Place: Elizabeth Miller, Don Tyson School of Innovation, “COVID Time Dilation”
- 3rd Place: Ellie Benson, Har-Ber High School, “Raspberry Lemonade”
- 4th Place: Celeste Arellano, Har-Ber High School, “Current Events”
- 5th Place: Dakota Regan Reed, Prairie Grove High School, “10 of Swords”
This is the eleventh year Womack has hosted the Congressional Art Competition in the Third District. This nationwide contest is held annually to recognize and encourage artistic talent across the United States and in each congressional district.
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