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Phoenix has sent students to D.C. 4 times! Not to mention the many other runner ups, all from Phoenix HS!June 7, 2024
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Cliff Bentz (OR-O2) announced that Tyler Correa, a senior from Phoenix High School, out of a record number of 40 submissions, has been selected as the winner of OR-02’s 2024 Congressional Art Competition! Tyler’s artwork, Strawberries, was chosen by a panel of three judges who praised the piece as having ‘amazing textures and details”. Tyler may travel to Washington, D.C., to see her artwork displayed in the national student art exhibit in the U.S. Capitol and attend a reception in her honor. "I am pleased to congratulate Tyler on this terrific achievement. I look forward to seeing Strawberries each day as I walk to and from the House Chamber. I want to thank her for this incredible piece – Congratulations, Tyler!" May 15, 2023
Press ReleaseWASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Cliff Bentz (OR-O2) announced that Cali Lees, a sophomore from Phoenix High School, has been selected as the winner of OR-02’s 2023 Congressional Art Competition out of a record number of 43 talented submissions! Cali’s painting, entitled Cumulus Clouds, was selected by a panel of three judges who praised the piece as a "lovely, straight-forward composition with good use of color relationships”. Cali will travel to Washington, D.C. to see her artwork displayed in the national student art exhibit in the U.S. Capitol and attend a reception in her honor. "I am extremely happy to congratulate Cali on this terrific achievement. I look forward to seeing Cumulus Clouds each day as I walk to and from the House Chamber. I want to thank her for this incredible piece – Congratulations, Cali!" - Rep. Bentz. Bentz also announced three regional winners from Oregon’s Second District. Each regional winner will have his or her art displayed in one of Congressman Bentz’s offices in Medford, OR, Ontario, OR, or Washington, D.C. 1) The Seeds of Growth by Shayna Giron-Lopez, Phoenix High School, grade 11 2) Lily Cat by Rowen Wiley, Phoenix High School, grade 10 3) Slow Your Roll by Brissa Bauer, Phoenix High School, grade 11 Congressman Bentz also thanked the judges for the 2023 competition. “I am very thankful to the judges who volunteered their time and expertise to our district's art competition,” Bentz said. “They helped make this year's competition not just memorable but also a great success.” The judges for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition in Oregon’s Second Congressional District were: 1) Kim Hearon, Executive Director, Rogue Gallery & Art Center, Medford 2) Cody Bustamante, Professor of Painting and Drawing, Southern Oregon University, Ashland 3) Michael Sell, Associate Professor of Art, Eastern Oregon University, La Grande The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide program for students to showcase their artistic abilities and highlight the importance of art education. Since its start in 1982, more than 700,000 high school students from around the country have participated. More information on the competition can be found via Rep. Bentz’s website at https://bentz.house.gov/services/art-competition. See Cali’s beautiful piece below! |
May 11, 2021
Press Release Bentz also announced four regional winners from Oregon’s Second District. Each regional winner will have his or her art displayed in one of Congressman Bentz’s offices in Medford, OR; Ontario, OR; or Washington,
Judges for the 2021 Congressional Art Competition in Oregon’s Second Congressional District included:
I'm excited to announce that Phoenix High School had the top 3 of Oregon's top selections for the 2018 Congressional Art Competition. Noor Akil won the top honor and will have her work on display in D.C. for one year. Vivian Tauer and Lupita Alegria were the runners-up for Oregon.
This is a nationwide event for our artistically-talented high school students in Oregon to have their art work on displayed in the U.S. Capitol. A panel of experts, including gallery managers, art professors, judged the student work and choose Noor Akil as the Oregon winner and 2 other runners-up from Phoenix HS. Besides having art work displayed in the 2018 national student art exhibit, Noor Akil will also receive complimentary round trip airfare for two to Washington, D.C., to attend a reception in her honor. The Oregon runners-up (Vivian Tauer and Lupita Alegria) will be recognized locally and have their artwork hung Greg Walden's local office. |
Best of the Best Student Art Show!!!Ziemer Art Trust Scholarship!!!!
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