Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small Announces 2020 Congressional Art Competition Winners in NM-02

June 3, 2020
Press Release

Las Cruces, N.M. – Today, Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small (NM-02) announced the winners of this year’s Congressional Art Competition during a virtual event with high school participants. Students from across New Mexico’s Second Congressional District submitted artwork for the competition.

Each spring, a nationwide high school arts competition is sponsored by members of the U.S. House of Representatives. High school students from across New Mexico’s Second Congressional District participated, and this year, the public was invited to vote for the winner. The first-place winner’s artwork will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol, and the exhibit in Washington will also include artwork from participating districts across the country.

The winner of the 2020 Congressional Art Competition and honorable mentions are listed below:

Winner: Best Representation of New Mexico

Chase Williamson from Fort Sumner High School, “Ristra of the Southwest”

Ristra of the Southwest, Chase

Honorable Mentions

  1. Tyler S, Fort Sumner High School, “Rio Grande Gorge” – Honorary Mention: Best Representation of Nature
  2. Madison M, Lordsburg High School, “Horse” – Honorary Mention: Best Representation of an Animal
  3. Tina M, Lordsburg High School, “Cheetah” – Honorary Mention: What stood out to you?
  4. Alfredo G, Gadsden High School, “Recuerdos De Mi Cultura” – Honorary Mention
  5. Ashley D, Gadsden High School, “Untitled” – Honorary Mention
  6. Aaliyah P, Lordsburg High School, “Dot Painting” – Honorary Mention
  7. Izayah P, Lordsburg High School, “Lion” – Honorary Mention
  8. James C, Gadsden high school, “Untitled” – Honorary Mention
  9. Julio L, Lovington High School, “Brady” – Honorary Mention
  10. Priya S, Carlsbad Early College High School, “Untitled” – Honorary Mention

 

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