This afternoon, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) announced the winners of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for high school students. Each Congressional district selects a winner whose piece hangs in the United States Capitol Building for a full year. 

The winner: The Gloss Mountain, by Anh Truong

1^st Place: Anh Truong (11^th Grade), Victory Christian School: The Gloss Mountain

2^nd Place: Jayden Hristov (11^th Grade), Victory Christian School: Drive Through Talimena

3^rd Place: Sarah Springer (12^th grade), Victory Christian School: A Child’s Depiction of Nature Falls

Honorable Mentions: 
Lauren Simmons (11^th grade), Victory Christian School: Moonrise Over Black Mesa
Allison Pryor (12^th grade), Bartlesville High School: Livin’ on the Ranch

“Congratulations to these incredibly talented students!” said Rep. Hern. “Every piece submitted was wonderfully unique to our beautifully scenic Oklahoma. My selection committee had several entries to examine, but the piece they selected is truly stunning, and I look forward to seeing Anh’s artwork in the halls of the U.S. Capitol Building!”

More information on the Congressional Art Competition can be found here.

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