Coudy Girl Takes 3rd Place in Art Contest

Washington, D.C. – Sue-Young Kim of State College Area High School has won the Congressional Art Competition for the 5th Congressional District sponsored by U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard. Kim’s painting, "Moving On," will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Complex for an entire year.

“I believe that this competition provides an excellent opportunity to showcase the artistic talent of students in the Fifth District,” said Thompson. “Sue-Young is a truly gifted artist and I look forward to showcasing her work on behalf of the Fifth District in the halls of Congress.”

The Congressional Art Competition includes drawings, paintings, and photographs, which were submitted by high school students from all across Pennsylvania’s 5th Congressional District. The winning entry was chosen by an independent panel of local artists prior to the art viewing, which took place Saturday, May 7th, at the Winkler Gallery of Fine Art in DuBois, PA.

Second Place was awarded to Kelly Shipe of East Forest High School for her drawing, "A View from the HMS Bounty." Third Place was awarded to Jenna Elliott of Coudersport Area High School for her photograph, "New York." All contestants were honored following completion of Saturday’s event. “This year’s talent was impressive and I want to thank every student for their contributions and hard work,” Thompson added.

In 1982, the Congressional Art Competition was created as a nationwide annual art competition that allows high school students from all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories to showcase their artistic ability. Since the contest was established, hundreds of thousands of high school students have participated at the district level.

Pictured, Rep. Thompson with First Place Winner Sue-Young Kim and her painting, "Moving On."