Student at Jacksonville's Douglas Anderson School of the Arts wins congressional art contest
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Douglas Anderson School of the Arts student Andie Crawford won first place in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Florida's District 4.
Her entry, called "Still Warm," will be displayed for one year in the Cannon Tunnel at the U.S. Capitol Building, along with the winning artwork from 433 other participating districts from across the country. Andie, who plans to attend the Savannah College of Art and Design, was one of 56 4th District students who submitted a total of 80 pieces of artwork, according to U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean's office. Each student was able to submit up to two entries.
"Since the early days of our founding, art has been essential to the creation of America’s character," Bean, who represents the Fourth District, said. "Even George Washington noted that it is the duty of every good citizen to encourage the arts. These young artists submitted bold, dynamic and thought-provoking artwork that showcased just how talented our Northeastern Florida high school students are."
The House of Representatives and the Congressional Institute sponsor the annual visual art competition to showcase artistic talent nationwide and in each congressional district. Students from Clay, Duval and Nassau counties submitted artwork for the 4th District competition judged by Jason John, associate professor of painting and drawing art and design at the University of North Florida; Ashlee Collins, teaching artist fellow in visual arts at Cathedral Arts Project; Jacksonville artist David Nackashi; and Chris Gugel, fine arts specialist, Clay County District Schools.
The other area winners were:
Noel Ethridge, Paxon School for Advanced Studies, Duval County Finalist: "Internally I am Aware of What I Am Capable of, but Who Decided What Is and Isn’t Authenticity and Why Can’t I Figure Out If I Am Who I Say I Am?"
Audrey Milligan, Clay High School, Clay County Finalist: "Unbottled"
Lillian Logsdon, Fernandina Beach High School, Nassau County Finalist: "RT Nouveau"
Their artwork will be displayed May 13 through July 31 in a student gallery at the Jacksonville International Airport.
The competition began in 1982 and about 650,000 high school students have participated. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Students can submit paintings, drawings, collages, prints, mixed media, computer-generated art and photography. "All entries must be original in concept, design and execution," according to the competition website.
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This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville student wins 4th Congressional District art competition
